A significant number of patients are impacted by floaters, which they might notice even more after cataract surgery. Retina specialists—Steve Charles, MD, and Christina Weng, MD—along with cataract specialist Dagny Zhu, MD, discuss their thoughts on management of this often annoying visual complaint in #EyeWorldMagazine https://bit.ly/3N9iXyq
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
Non-profit Organizations
Fairfax, Virginia 12,513 followers
For Surgeons. For You.
About us
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is an international, educational society with more than 8,000 members. Its mission is to advance the art and science of ophthalmic surgery and the knowledge and skills of ophthalmic surgeons by providing clinical and practice management education and by working with patients, government, and the medical community to promote the delivery and advancement of high-quality eye care. Since its founding in 1974, ASCRS has led the field through significant advances in technology and clinical science through its educational programs, publications and on-line resources. ASCRS has become the surgeons’ primary source of up-to-date clinical information, published research, and regulatory information affecting the practice of medicine.
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http://www.ascrs.org/
External link for American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1974
Locations
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Primary
4000 Legato Road
Suite 700
Fairfax, Virginia 22033, US
Employees at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
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Karen Mathes
Trusted Leader | Marketing Communications Expert | Creative Thinker | Results-driven Professional
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Abigail Markward, MBA
Executive Director | Strategic Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Sector
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Adrienne Graves
Independent Director, Public and Private Biotech/Pharma Companies — Board Chair, RD Fund — Former CEO, Santen Inc — Former Chair, Iveric Bio
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Steve Speares
Executive Director at The American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Updates
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Ghassan Ghorayeb, MD, of West Virginia, shares what he appreciates about ASCRS as a vitreoretinal surgeon. Watch his 50 Years | 50 States video here https://bit.ly/3TOevrQ
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12 key challenges (and 5 success factors) for running a clinic floor effectively. Read about it in this #EyeWorldMagazine Practice Management column by Corinne Wohl, MHSA, COE, and John Pinto https://bit.ly/3Bri7uc
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Residents, apply by 11/08 for the ASCRS Foundation Resident Excellence Award and attend the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting.
Now Accepting 2025 Resident Excellence Award Nominations! The ASCRS Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2025 Resident Excellence Awards. This award recognizes 10 exemplary residents with consideration given for performance in research, patient care, leadership, and education. Awardees receive a travel grant, 4 nights’ accommodation, complimentary meeting registration, and invitations to select leadership and social events. Submit a nomination by November 8: https://lnkd.in/gs4J7YD
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One month until ASCRS Live! heads to Charlotte, North Carolina. RSVP to save your seat https://bit.ly/3YdzgAR
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ASCRS Grand Rounds is eligible for CME! Watch the latest episode “A Different White Dot Syndrome” here https://bit.ly/47MdKWw
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EyeWorld Corporate Education thanks Diamond Level sponsor Laboratoires Théa for support of this event. Learn more and register at meetings.eyeworld.org.
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EyeWorld Corporate Education thanks Diamond Level sponsor Dompé for support of this event. Learn more and register at meetings.eyeworld.org.
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News of the week: last patient visit conducted in proof-of-concept cell therapy, Phase 2 data for allergic eye inflammation drop published, NDA resubmitted to the FDA for topical ocular reproxalap, and more. Read all about it in EyeWorld Weekly https://bit.ly/3YkaWwL
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Sumitra Khandelwal, MD, takes us through three short cases of intraoperative iris complications and the quick surgical maneuvers that will help surgeons gain back control in this episode of Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles—Eureka Moments! https://bit.ly/3XSTBel