Satelite CME Programs

Refractive Options for Patients with Keratoconus

ASCRS Satellite CME Symposium

Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Lunch and Registration: 11:30 am ET
Program: 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 103AB

Description: This symposium will provide an interactive case-based discussion of important points when considering how to counsel patients, evaluate complicated corneas and evaluate the best management and surgical approaches for keratoconus patients. Topography essentials, update on corneal cross linking, and refractive options will be discussed.

Educational Objectives:

At the conclusion of the program, attendees should be able to:

Interpret topography and tomography for at risk and irregular corneas.
Summarize available refractive surgery options for patients with keratoconus.
Discuss crosslinking and what advances are in development.
Assess strategies for patients with keratoconus seeking refractive surgery treatment and how to build a treatment plan with several case scenarios.

Program Co-Chairs

Marjan Farid, MD

Daniel Chang, MD

ASCRS gratefully acknowledges the unrestricted educational grants received in support of this program from:
Johnson & Johnson Vision
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Viatris Inc.

Refractive Options for Patients with Keratoconus

Accreditation Statement
ASCRS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery designates this Other (blended live and enduring material) activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Medical Association has determined that non–U.S. licensed physicians who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Attendees registered as ASOA, exhibitors, spouses, and guests are not eligible to receive CME credit for Satellite CME Programs.

Target Audience
This educational activity has been designed for practicing ophthalmologists and anterior segment surgeons who care for patients with refractive and cornea-related conditions.

Educational Objectives

Interpret topography and tomography for at risk and irregular corneas.
Summarize available refractive surgery options for patients with keratoconus.
Discuss crosslinking and what advances are in development.
Assess strategies for patients with keratoconus seeking refractive surgery treatment and how to build a treatment plan with several case scenarios.