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ASCRS Foundation to host Annual Meeting symposium

The ASCRS Foundation will host “Be the Change You Wish to See,” at the 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting. The discussion will include lessons learned, current needs, and future opportunities for addressing blindness domestically and worldwide. The symposium will feature four sections, all moderated by ASCRS Foundation Board members.

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Martin Spencer, MD, selected as recipient of ASCRS Foundation Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award

For many years, Martin Spencer, MD, has worked closely with Seva Foundation and Seva Canada in Nepal and many other countries around the world. As a board member of both organizations, he prioritizes service quality, volume, and program sustainability.

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ASCRS Hall of Fame Inductee: Peter Choyce, BSc, MBBS, MS, FRCS, FRCOphth

Peter Choyce, BSc, MBBS, MS, FRCS, FRCOphth (1919–2001) was a leading surgeon in the U.K. and an early pioneer, innovator, and advocate for intraocular lenses. “Dr. Choyce embodies the maverick spirit that was within the founding DNA of ASCRS. He was principled and fought strongly for the use and development of IOLs,” said Steve Speares, ASCRS Executive Director.

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