Annual Meeting
San Francisco is a unique and breathtaking metropolis. From the famous icon of the Golden Gate Bridge to the exquisite art galleries at SFMOMA, the City takes pride in its unrivaled attractions, renowned museums, and its unique neighborhoods which are treasures of its own. Discover the variety of sites, shops, and restaurants that reflect the City's great ethnic and cultural diversity.
ASCRS Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery (April 3-8)
Moscone Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
The Moscone Center is conveniently located downtown, two blocks from Market Street, at the intersection of 4th and Howard streets. With its central location, good eats, and San Francisco charm, as a visitor to Moscone Center you are sure to enjoy yourself both in and out of your conference!
ASOA Congress on Ophthalmic Practice Management (April 3-7)
Technicians & Nurses Program (April 4-6)
San Francisco Marriott 55 4th St., San Francisco, CA 94103
Just south of Market Street, this San Francisco convention center hotel is situated across the street from the Moscone Center, and steps away from the city's top attractions, including the historical cable cars, world class shopping on union square and Westfield's San Francisco centre featuring Bloomingdale's.
Tours
ASCRS•ASOA will not host tours in San Francisco.
There are many opportunities to visit the city through your hotel. Please check with your hotel concierge or the San Francisco visitor's bureau for information on tours of the city.
Weather
San Francisco is a city with temperate, though unpredictable weather. When you visit, you should bring layers of clothing - everything from short to long sleeves, as well as a coat for foggy mornings and cool evenings. Warm weather usually prevails from March until as late as October. In April, temperatures range from 50° to 65° with cool mornings and evenings and warm days.
Foresight
The official newsletter for the 2009 ASCRS/ASOA Symposium & Congress, brings you highlights and important news about the best educational meeting in ophthalmologyIssue 1: October 2008
San Francisco, CA
Moscone CenterApril 3-8, 2009
ASCRS Symposium on Cataract, IOL, and Refractive Surgery
Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
April 3-7, 2009
ASOA Congress on Ophthalmic Practice Management
San Francisco Marriott 55 4th St., San Francisco, CA 94103
April 4-6, 2009
Technicians & Nurses Program
San Francisco Marriott 55 4th St., San Francisco, CA 94103
Important Dates
Online registration & housing opens September 9, 2008
Online Submissions Open August 13-October 2
Contact Information
General meeting related questions?Click here to contact us
ASCRS•ASOA is ADA compliant. Any registrant who requires special accommodation should contact the ASCRS•ASOA Meetings Department by February 13, 2009: (703) 591-2220
Registration questions?
E-mail: ascrs@cdsreg.com
Domestic: (800) 748-5064
International: (508) 743-0538
Monday-Friday | 9:00 am-5:00 pm EST
Housing questions?
E-mail: ascrs-asoa@ambassadors.com
Domestic: (800) 370-8282
International: (404) 584-7458
Monday-Friday | 9:00 am-5:00 pm EST
Agents are available to answer questions and process reservations
ASCRS•ASOA Offices:
ASCRS•ASOA
4000 Legato Road, #700
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 591-2220
Business hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST
