ASCRS CME Activities
Three new satellite CME activities from the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting are now available on the ASCRS CME Education Catalog.
Refractive Options for Patients with Irregular Corneas
This activity will cover topography and tomography for at risk and irregular corneas, available refractive surgery options for patients with irregular corneas, advances in crosslinking, and strategies for patients with keratoconus.
By completing this activity, you will earn 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Phaco Fundamentals: Phacodynamics for Challenging Cataracts
This program will review principles for adjusting and optimizing phaco machine settings and techniques for both routine and complex cases. Special attention will be given to surgical strategies for rock hard cataracts and complicated cases. Videos will include cases being performed with four different phaco machines.
By completing this activity, you will earn 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Refractive Surgery in the Glaucoma Patient
This activity is a joint venture between the Refractive Surgery and Glaucoma Clinical Committees. Attendees will learn about refractive management in patients with glaucoma including preoperative assessments, intraoperative strategies, and postoperative refractive considerations in patients with glaucoma.
By completing this activity, you will earn 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Whether you want a couple of CME hours or to increase your knowledge in certain subspecialty areas, the ASCRS CME 24/7 Education Catalog has a wealth of content to meet your educational needs.
Use this resource to filter by CME/non-CME, clinical topic, or by ASCRS program. Once logged in, you will also be able to access the Education Tracker to keep tabs on your progress and courses of interest.
Enroll in the Business of Refractive Cataract Surgery (BRiCS) Summit
Premium implant adoption is low relative to patient demand, and practices that offer these options differentiate themselves and develop a sustainable revenue pathway.
Let the Business of Refractive Cataract Surgery (BRiCS) Summit—where clinical innovation meets business strategy—show you how to successfully and confidently increase premium IOL adoption. This course, spearheaded by Vance Thompson, MD, and developed with experienced program directors, is in its second year, enrolling a class of practice teams for intensive in-person instruction, ongoing support, and extensive resources.
Learn more about the course taking place October 3–5 in Chicago, Illinois. Enroll now.
Business of Interventional Glaucoma Returns for Second Program
Following a successful inaugural program in April, the Business of Interventional Glaucoma will return for a second program hosted by ASCRS and ASOA. The Business of Interventional Glaucoma program seeks to provide ophthalmology professionals with the tools and strategies needed to effectively manage and grow interventional glaucoma services.
The inaugural program proved that the interventional glaucoma community is eager for real-world actionable strategies to bring interventional glaucoma into everyday practice.
Interventional glaucoma isn’t just good for your patients, it’s a game-changer for your practice. The Business of Interventional Glaucoma program will help you discover how early intervention can boost both patient compliance and your practice’s bottom line.
Designed for physicians, practice administrators, and clinic staff, this program provides the tools and strategies needed for sustainable growth and success.
Be part of what’s next and join us on Thursday, October 16 from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida. Register now!
“There was a real sense of momentum in the room. Interventional glaucoma is becoming a movement, and being part of these conversations is like being on the front edge of something meaningful.”
— Savak Teymoorian, MD, Harvard Eye Associates
PGY-4 Members—Act Now Before Your Membership Expires
There are many valuable benefits of belonging to this specialty medical society focused on anterior segment surgery. This is a reminder for PGY-4 members to take action before August 31 to continue their YES membership with ASCRS.
Renew your ASCRS membership today by transferring your residency membership to an ASCRS fellow membership* (complimentary) or an ASCRS YES in-practice member (discounted).
ASCRS Young Eye Surgeons (YES) membership is specifically for residents, fellows, and physicians within their first 5 years of practice.
By continuing as a member of ASCRS, you can be a part of the largest U.S. society focused on anterior segment surgery. ASCRS members can truly relate to and learn from peers and world experts on topics and experiences most relevant to the field.
ASCRS membership solidifies your commitment to advancing the art and science of ophthalmology, ultimately resulting in better patient care!
*ASCRS YES fellow membership is for U.S. fellows only.
ASCRS Foundation Awards Submissions
The ASCRS Foundation offers several unique award and grant opportunities. Submission periods for several of these awards are opening soon! Don’t miss your chance to apply and/or nominate for the Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award, the Young Eye Surgeons (YES) International Service Grant, and the Resident Excellence Awards. Submission periods for Operation Sight Grants and the Volunteer of the Year Award will open at a later time. Additional information can be found on the ASCRS Foundation website.
Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award
Submissions open August 11–October 1
Endowed by the generosity of David and Victoria Chang, the Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award is made annually to recognize the life’s work of those who inspire excellence in the field of global cataract surgery. This award highlights unseen superstars of humanitarian eyecare—the sight-givers who have dedicated lifetimes to helping individual patients and to changing the world.
Young Eye Surgeons (YES) International Service Grant
Submissions open August 11–October 1
The Young Eye Surgeons International Service Grant was created to inspire young eye surgeons to become involved with global eyecare on a long-term basis. The grant affords the opportunity to participate in healthcare systems, including teaching institutions and community programs, in developing countries.
Resident Excellence Award
Submissions open September 1–November 14
The ASCRS Foundation makes 10 Resident Excellence Awards annually to enable ophthalmology residents exhibiting exemplary performance to attend the ASCRS Annual Meeting. The categories for consideration include research, patient care, leadership, and education.
Important Resources
- ASCRS Live!: A dinner series bringing education and networking to U.S. cities. Learn more about the 2025 program.
- Business of Refractive Cataract Surgery (BRiCS) Summit: October 3–5, 2025 | Chicago, Illinois
- Business of Interventional Glaucoma: October 16, 2025 | Orlando, Florida
- ASCRS Annual Meeting: April 10–13, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
- CME 24/7: Your source for the latest online CME from ASCRS; member login required
- Calculators and Tools: Essential tools for your practice
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