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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.
Two cataract surgeons who have dealt with their share of short eyes reviewed their approach. They discussed their methods for lens selection and provided pearls on how to avoid complications like iris prolapse and effusions.
There has been controversy around ICL sizing and vault for a long time, according to some physicians. Three experts discussed the topic in this article.
Identifying and treating patients with limbal stem cell dysfunction or deficiency can be a challenging process. Several physicians discussed how they handle these patients, including which techniques are available for mild to more severe disease.
Two physicians provided their thoughts on diagnosis of normal tension glaucoma, establishing true progression, and how to manage worsening disease in this patient population
Being organized and understanding every component of a practice is not merely helpful, it is essential. This Practice Management column provided a checklist of what needs to be tracked and well organized regularly.
The embodiment of a teacher clinician scientist, an admirable teacher and physician, a close mentor to his learners: These are just a few descriptions from those nominating the recipient of this year’s ASCRS Educator Award, Nir Shoham-Hazon, MD.
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.
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.
Thomas Samuelson, MD, ASCRS Annual Meeting Program Chair, shared how he got involved with ASCRS, what led to him becoming Program Chair, what he’s excited for at the meeting, and more.