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ASCRS This Week August 17, 2022


2023 ASCRS Annual Meeting Call for Submissions

Looking for an opportunity to present your research, technique, case series, etc., in the field of ophthalmology?

ASCRS is now accepting submissions for the 2023 ASCRS Annual Meeting, taking place May 5–8 in San Diego, California!

Submission Deadlines

October 14, 2022: Instructional courses, papers, films, posters

February 28, 2023: Digital photographs

Visit the Call for Submissions webpage for more information about the submission process. Review the Submission Guide for submission requirements for instructional courses, papers, posters, films, and photographs.

This is your chance to get directly involved with the premier meeting focused on anterior segment surgery in the U.S. Submit your abstract!


Have You Booked Your Hotel for the Annual Meeting?

Hotel blocks at the special rate for the ASCRS Annual Meeting, taking place May 5–8, in San Diego, California, have been open for a few months.

If you haven’t made a reservation for the meeting yet, book today to make sure you get a room at your preferred hotel.

Early bird registration for the ASCRS Annual Meeting will open in November 2022.

 

 


Educational Resources for Young Eye Surgeons

Explore the latest in education tailored to the ASCRS young eye surgeon (YES) audience. ASCRS is committed to the education of young eye surgeons, with a variety of educational resources, including webinars, career advice, roundtables, surgical technique videos, networking events, and more.

Find all this and more here. Learn more about YES member benefits here.

 

 

 

New and Updated Info in These 8 Guides for Cataract Surgeons

ASCRS has updated its eight Practical Guides for Cataract Surgeons, providing ASCRS members with a wealth of information on specific cataract surgical techniques and complications. Find more about each of these guides below.

Find more information and education on the ASCRS Focus on Cataract page.

 

 


EyeWorld Spotlight

Edward Holland, MD, at the 2022 ASCRS Annual Meeting, spoke about a complex case involving a professional, European football player who suffered severe vision loss after a “freak fireworks accident.” Read this EyeWorld synopsis article about the “miracle,” vision-restoring corneal transplant that took place and got this player back on the field.