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ASCRS This Week October 29 2025

Shape the Financial Future of Ophthalmology 

Join fellow stakeholders—ophthalmologists, practice experts, and industry leaders—at the second annual SightLine at ASCRS, the official business meeting ahead of the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting, spearheaded by ASCRS and ASOA.

The best minds in the field will take an honest look at the current and future state of commercial ophthalmology, working together to forge a successful financial path forward.

Unfiltered discussion through presentations, Q&As, and networking will spark ideas to sustain and grow ophthalmology in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Join us on Thursday, April 9, ahead of the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., for SightLine at ASCRS.

 

 

2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting Registration Now Open

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 comprehensive, physician-designed education, the latest innovations and technologies, and focused connection with like-minded individuals. Be part of it!

 

Business of Interventional Glaucoma Returns for Second Program

The Business of Interventional Glaucoma will return for a second program April 9, 2026, 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, April 9 in Washington, D.C. Register now!

 

Catch the Latest Episode of ASCRS Grand Rounds

The latest episode of ASCRS Grand Rounds is now available. Click here to see the most recent episode, presented by Eastern Virginia Medical School.

This episode covered a case of keratoplasty for prior acute hydrops, presented by Maxwell Levi, MD. A second case, “Under the Sea, into the Eye,” discussed a rare cause of corneal ulcer and was presented by Diego Arias, MD. Kamran Riaz, MD, and Aakriti Garg Shukla, MD, chaired the session, with moderator Albert Cheung, MD, and panelists Gabe Rand, MD, and Aazim Siddiqui, MD.

Watch the episode, which is eligible for CME, here.

 

Important Resources

  • ASCRS Live!: A dinner series bringing education and networking to U.S. cities. Learn more about the 2025 program.
  • 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