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American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)

$American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)$ ASCRS empowers members to provide high-quality eyecare through Education, Advocacy & Philanthropy.
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08/21/2026

News of the week: 510k clearance for all-in-one cloud and browser-based software solution, final Medicare pricing for FSYX Ocular Pressure Adjusting Pump, first patients dosed in Phase 1b/2a study of potential long-acting anti-VEGF therapy, and more. Read all about it in EyeWorld Weekly https://bit.ly/4wKOECv

08/20/2026

The Summer issue of features the latest EyeSustain update, which focuses on sustainable reuse devices for reprocessing point-of-care equipment. Read the article by Vikram A. Shankar, MD, MPH, with an introduction from EyeSustain Guest Editor Emily Schehlein, MD.

👉 https://bit.ly/4gTCZwY

08/19/2026

Unpopular opinion: One Annual Meeting a year isn't enough to keep up with how fast ophthalmology moves.

That's the gap ASCRS membership is built to close. On-demand CME on your schedule. Online calculators for real-world case decisions. Continuous updates on new techniques and technologies.

🔗 https://www.ascrs.org/clinical-education

We’re curious—what's your go-to strategy for staying current between conferences? Tell us in the comments👇

08/18/2026

Traumatic glaucoma is an important but sometimes overlooked condition in clinical practice. In this issue of , Won Kim, MD, and Maria Charria, MD, review key nuances—including when it occurs, how to monitor for it, and approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

Read the article 👉 https://bit.ly/4yAWjW5

08/14/2026

News of the week: FDA acceptance and priority review of NDA for treatment of Stargardt disease type 1, ocular development candidate advanced for complement-associated retinal diseases, new integration to expand scleral lens selection and diagnostic flexibility, and more. Read all about it in EyeWorld Weekly https://bit.ly/4bNT6Zy

08/13/2026

Throwback: AI, robotics, and surgical simulation took center stage at an joint symposium hosted by ASCRS, ESCRS, and APACRS.

Representatives from all three societies shared global perspectives on how these technologies are shaping the future of ophthalmic surgery—from innovation in the OR to advances in training and simulation.

Read the recap 👉 https://bit.ly/4ba3EBU

08/12/2026

🔬 Young Eye Surgeons: Ensure your membership remains active

You've worked hard to get here—don't lose momentum now.

PGY-4 members—your membership expires August 31. Let us know if you will continue as a fellow or YES in-practice member.

All ASCRS YES members enjoy benefits that support your growth:

✅ Clinical education & surgical videos
✅ Mentor networking
✅ Discounted Annual Meeting rates
✅ Advocacy that protects your practice

Stay connected. Stay ahead.

Renew Your Membership Now👉 https://bit.ly/4bCaHn2

$In refractive surgery, the mindset has always been “never settle.” From traditional LASIK to wavefront-guided, wavefront...$

08/11/2026

In refractive surgery, the mindset has always been “never settle.”

From traditional LASIK to wavefront-guided, wavefront-optimized, topography-guided, and now ray tracing approaches, treatment planning ecosystems continue to evolve in pursuit of better visual outcomes.

Hear from the experts on these advancements and how they’re shaping refractive practice today. 👉 https://bit.ly/44LHZwb

08/10/2026

Save the date for ASCRS 2027!

📅 April 2–5
📍 San Diego, CA

Secure your hotel reservation and start making your meeting plans!🏨

https://bit.ly/3T0X6PS

Registration for the 2027 ASCRS Annual Meeting will open in November.

08/07/2026

News of the week: FDA clearance of surgical system for canaloplasty followed by trabeculotomy, latest clinical experience for fully robotic-assisted cataract surgery, enrollment complete in pivotal Phase 3 trials for treatment of DME, and more. Read all about it in EyeWorld Weekly https://bit.ly/3ROJneL

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