Start the New Year by Sharing Your Cases
As we kick off the new year, there are still opportunities to contribute to the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting. Several symposia sessions led by our clinical committees have a targeted call for submissions, offering a meaningful way to share practical insights and real-world experience. This is your chance to get involved and be a part of the wide array of programming featured during the meeting, just by sharing a short video case. Submitting your videos can help educate your colleagues in various topics.
There are opportunities within:
• Get H.I.P. (High Impact Pearls in 90 seconds or less): This session will focus on “High Impact Pearls.” ASCRS is asking members to submit brief, short-form videos for inclusion in these sessions. Videos will be selected for presentation on stage and will be followed by panel discussion.
• Challenging and Complicated Cases in Cataract Surgery: This symposium, sponsored by the Cataract Clinical Committee, is searching for case videos that involve any aspect of phaco, femtosecond cataract surgery, and/or IOLs.
• Retina for the Anterior Segment Surgeon: The Retina Clinical Committee is looking for case videos that involve retina or vitreous and that are relevant to the anterior segment surgeon.
• Glaucoma Day—Reay of Hope: The Glaucoma Clinical Committee is in search of case videos that involve complicated cases, with an interesting teaching point, in the glaucoma space.
• Surgical Resilience—Bouncing Back from the Unexpected (YES Symposium): This symposium, sponsored by the YES Clinical Committee, is an opportunity for young eye surgeons to share unusual or challenging video cases from their practice.
Submissions are due January 16. Submit your case here.
Start the year by contributing your expertise and helping advance education across the ASCRS community.
ASCRS Live! is Back on Tour in 2026
Back by popular demand, ASCRS Live! will make its first stop in 2026 on January 29 in Los Angeles, California. Register now!
🎸 Headliner: Rock the Vision – High-Impact Clinical Pearls
From preop planning to IOL selection to achieving postop satisfaction, this program delivers actionable pearls from leading experts—including faculty from your own region.
Price of Admission: FREE
• Earn CME credit
• Access bonus webinars on MIGS, refractive surgery, and more
• Complimentary gourmet dinner
• Connect with peers and ASCRS faculty
Whether you’re an ASCRS member or exploring what our community offers, this is your chance to learn, connect, and tune up your cataract surgery skills.
This year’s tour stops will bring this experience to 11 different cities:
• Los Angeles, California
• Tucson, Arizona
• Baltimore, Maryland
• St. Louis, Missouri
• Omaha, Nebraska
• Chicago, Illinois
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Detroit, Michigan
• New Orleans, Louisiana
• Birmingham, Alabama
• New York, New York
Make Your Plans for the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting
Registration is open for the largest U.S. meeting dedicated to advancing innovation in anterior segment surgery: ASCRS Subspecialty Day and ASCRS Annual Meeting, April 10–13, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
The ASCRS Annual Meeting features:
• Hands-on learning and practical pearls you can apply immediately
• Wellness and leadership sessions to support your growth
• Opportunities to connect with industry and learn about the newest technology
• A welcoming community of professionals ready to help you thrive
This is your opportunity to learn, connect, and lead—all in one place.
Act now to secure your spot at the best rate. There is less than 1 month left to ensure access at early-bird prices!
Discover the Many Ways to Support the ASCRS Foundation
Virtual Wine Tasting Event
Hosted by: ASCRS Foundation 20/20 Wine Club
Tuesday, February 3
7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT
This live, online event directly supports Operation Sight and the ASCRS Foundation's mission. Invite friends and colleagues—everyone is welcome! Enjoy wines from Jessup Cellars and Handwritten Wines, accompanied by commentary from ophthalmic leaders Vance Thompson, MD, Eric Donnenfeld, MD, Kerry Solomon, MD, and Jim Mazzo.
Order your tasting kit when you register today. Registration closes January 26. Membership is not required to participate. Active members of the 20/20 Wine Club can participate at a discount.
Make a Donation
Consider a donation to the ASCRS Foundation. With your support, we can help provide critical care to U.S. residents who are uninsured or under-insured—offering them the chance for a better life, free from the limitations of vision loss.
Your donation, no matter the size, makes a world of difference. Whether you give today or choose to include ASCRS in your donor-advised fund (DAF) or planned giving, your generosity directly helps those who need it most.
Make a tax-deductible donation today and give the gift of sight—an enduring gift that will transform lives for years to come. We appreciate your continued support.
Party for a Purpose (Onsite at the Annual Meeting)
Friday, April 10
8:00–11:00 p.m.
Kick off the ASCRS and ASOA Annual Meetings with a high-energy Party in the USA.🇺🇸 Cheer on the teams competing in dance and donations and enjoy musical performances taking you on an American road trip honoring the Star and Stripes during its 250th year. Donations benefit the ASCRS Foundation and Operation Sight. If you’re interested in leading or joining a team for this fun and meaningful event, there’s still space for three teams—contact Laura Rousseau.
Important Resources
- ASCRS Annual Meeting: April 10–13, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
- SightLine at ASCRS: April 9, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
- Business of Interventional Glaucoma: April 9, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
- ASCRS Foundation 20/20 Wine Club Virtual Tasting: February 3, 2026
- 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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