Foundation Seeks Volunteers for Patients in Need |
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The ASCRS Foundation’s Operation Sight, a program that connects uninsured or underinsured patients in need of cataract surgery in the U.S. with a comprehensive network of charitable volunteer surgeons and practices, is looking for volunteers to meet patient needs in local communities, particularly in Texas, Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina, Kansas, and Georgia." There are more than two dozen unmatched patients in need of cataract surgery due to a lack of Operation Sight volunteers in these geographic areas. Some of these patients have been on the waitlist for months. They are desperate to regain their sight and return to the workforce. If you are an ophthalmologist practicing one of these six states and are interested in learning more about volunteering with Operation Sight, click here or contact Rachel Goode, ASCRS Foundation Program Manager, at [email protected]. “The joy I receive from watching these patients and seeing the positive impact I have on their lives reminds me why I chose to get into medicine. … Being involved with Operation Sight won’t slow you down. In fact, I believe it will make you love your job even more." —Reena Patel, MD, Operation Sight Volunteer, Wichita, Kansas |
2023 ASCRS Annual Meeting Call for Submissions |
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Prepare to present your research, technique, case series, etc., at the 2023 ASCRS Annual Meeting. ASCRS is accepting submissions for the meeting taking place May 5–8 in San Diego, California! Submission Deadlines October 14, 2022: Instructional courses, papers, films, posters 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!  |
Engage with These CME Opportunities on Your Own Time |
A total of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM are available through programs covering a variety of topics—and they’re entirely complimentary! The 2022 ASCRS Satellite CME Programs, now on demand, are designed to be deeper dives into the topic areas with at least a whole hour devoted to each subject. These five programs can be accessed anywhere, anytime, online:
*New, first-time topics to the ASCRS Satellite CME lineup. |
EyeWorld Spotlight |
It might stand to reason that as drivers get older and start to have various forms of visual dysfunction that it could affect their driving ability. It’s a common conversation among younger family members that their older family members have their vision screened for their safety—and that of others—on the road. A new study, however, suggests that vision screening might not have the impact that these well-meaning younger family members might think. Read this EyeWorld article for more about the research. |
