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ASCRS This Week January 29 2025

Early Bird Registration Ends February 14

 

Register by February 14—the tier 1, early bird deadline—to get the best value for the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting, the premier meeting in the U.S. dedicated to anterior segment surgery.

The ASCRS Annual Meeting, April 25–28 in Los Angeles, California, is where thousands of ophthalmologists convene each year to not only learn about the latest tools and techniques to benefit their patients and their practice but to meet up with each other.

Learn more about the educational programming and meeting features in the Annual Meeting Preview Program.

Submit Your Idea to The Winning Pitch Challenge—Cash Prizes Available!

The Winning Pitch Challenge returns to ASCRS this year! This Shark Tank-like competition offers ophthalmologists the chance to advance their innovative idea that addresses unmet needs in eyecare.

Submissions for The Winning Pitch Challenge 2025, which will take place Thursday, April 24, are due February 14.

All applicants that advance to Round 2 will receive an industry mentor and guidance for their idea/innovation. From there, the three finalists will advance to Round 3 where they will present live Thursday, April 24, in Los Angeles, California, ahead of the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting. There they’ll compete for cash prizes worth up to $25,000 and be exposed to many networking opportunities and potential resources! 

Submit your idea today!

 

 

 

Join the ASCRS Foundation 20/20 Wine Club

The ASCRS Foundation partnered with Jessup Cellars and Handwritten Wines to provide an exciting opportunity for you to join the new, exclusive ASCRS Foundation 20/20 Wine Club. With club membership, a percentage of your purchases support the ASCRS Foundation. 

This is your opportunity to choose from a customizable selection of wine (6–12 bottles of your choice, ranging from $45–175/bottle, to arrive at your doorstep every spring and fall) from Napa Valley while also showing your support for the ASCRS Foundation.

Order by February 28 to make the spring shipment! 

Visit the website to learn more and join. Thank you to all who have already joined the club!

 

Catch Up on These Special Member Messages

In honor of the 50th anniversary of ASCRS, member ophthalmologists from the 50 states are sending in their perspectives on the Society, sharing its impact on their career, and talking about its influence on the specialty as a whole.

Stay tuned each week through April 2025 for a new perspective. 

This week’s perspectives come from Inder Paul Singh, MD, of Wisconsin. Watch his video here.

 

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