3 Reasons to Attend the Business of Refractive Cataract Surgery (BRiCS) Summit
- Patients want advanced-technology IOLs: Most patients of cataract age who wear glasses report (as in this survey) they would feel “liberated” if given some independence from their spectacles.
- Too few surgeons are offering advanced-technology IOLs: These lenses represent just 15% of IOL units—despite driving 45% of global IOL revenue.
- Reimbursement continues to go down: In the last decade, cataract surgery has consistently been under review and has dropped 25.6% despite advocacy efforts.
You can’t afford to miss this course!
Join us October 3–5 in Chicago, Illinois, for the BRiCS Summit, a 3-day course designed to give your team the strategies, tools, and confidence to thrive in today’s premium cataract surgery landscape. Enroll now!
“I have essentially doubled my conversion percentage, which was my initial goal.”
—Jeff Holt, MD, 2024 BRiCS attendee, Holt Eye Clinic, Arkansas
Be Sure to Check Out the Summer Issue of EyeWorld
Articles from the Summer issue of EyeWorld have started rolling out this week on www.eyeworld.org. Content in this issue focuses on mindsets that are changing within anterior segment surgery.
Look for weekly articles released on the website or read the full issue on digital.eyeworld.org.
“The development of new ophthalmic treatments, techniques, and mindsets requires a multifaceted approach that encompasses pharmaceutical innovations, surgical advancements, diagnostic technologies, and patient-centered care strategies. By embracing these diverse areas of progress and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, the field of ophthalmology can continue to enhance visual outcomes and quality of life for our patients.”
—Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, EyeWorld Chief Medical Editor
Make Your Submission for the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting Today!
Looking for an opportunity to present your research or technique in the field of ophthalmology?
ASCRS is now accepting submissions for the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting, taking place April 10–13 in Washington, D.C.
Submission deadline for instructional courses, papers, films, posters: September 1, 2025
To begin a submission, click here. You can also review the 2026 Annual Meeting Submission Guide and other important information for submission requirements for instructional courses, papers, posters, and films.
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.
“The Business of Interventional Glaucoma program focused our attention on what’s really possible in glaucoma care today. It was energizing to hear how others are navigating this space and to feel like part of a community that’s pushing the field forward.”
—Ben Seals, MBA, Thomas Eye Group
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
- 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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