American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)

06/25/2026

is not only about recognizing the impact of sight-restoring surgery today. It is also about protecting the future of cataract care.

is one of the founding co-sponsor societies of EyeSustain, a global coalition working to engage, connect, and educate the ophthalmic community around more sustainable practices.

As ophthalmology looks for ways to reduce unnecessary waste, ASCRS recognizes that sustainability must be approached thoughtfully, without compromising patient safety, surgical quality, or outcomes.

Take today and learn more about ASCRS and sustainability: https://www.ascrs.org/about-us/ascrs-and-sustainability

06/24/2026

Join us tomorrow at ASCRS Live! in Chicago, Illinois!

Don’t miss your chance to network with peers and experts in a city near you!

Register now or mark your calendars to join us later in 2026:
https://bit.ly/3RO4n4G

06/23/2026

EyeWorld welcomes its new Chief Medical Editor Mitchell Weikert, MD! Read his first introduction in the Summer 2026 issue of https://bit.ly/4vM8rBn.

06/22/2026

For someone living with untreated cataracts, restored sight can mean returning to work, driving again, recognizing a loved one’s face, or moving through daily life with confidence.

Through , the helps connect uninsured or underinsured patients with free, sight-restoring cataract surgery provided by volunteer ophthalmologists and care teams.

This , we recognize the physicians, practices, donors, partners, and volunteers helping make this work possible.

Take today and volunteer: https://operationsightusa.org/

For patients facing cataracts without access to care, surgery can mean far more than improved vision. It can mean returning to work, navigating daily life safely, seeing loved ones clearly, and regaining independence.

helps make free, sight-restoring cataract surgery possible for eligible patients in need.

This , we’re proud to highlight the impact of this work—and the community making it possible.

06/19/2026

News of the week: Phase 3 clinical program complete for epithelium-on crosslinking treatment, NDA submitted for oral Stargardt disease therapy, preclinical data for investigational TED therapy shared, and more. Read all about it in EyeWorld Weekly https://bit.ly/4aIodFd

06/18/2026

Policy decisions made in Washington directly influence factors that shape how practices deliver care every day.

That’s why staying informed is an important part of advocacy. helps members follow the legislative and regulatory issues shaping anterior segment surgery and ophthalmic practice.

During , take one simple step: stay connected to the updates that affect your patients, your practice, and the future of cataract care.

Take today and follow ASCRS advocacy updates: https://www.ascrs.org/advocacy

06/17/2026

Coming soon! The Summer issue of EyeWorld will be hitting mailboxes within the next week or two. Keep an eye out for it. Articles will be posted online later this month!
http://www.eyeworld.org/

06/16/2026

Cataract surgery changes lives, but access to care depends on policies that support patients, physicians, and sustainable practices.

Through advocacy, ASCRS works to ensure anterior segment surgeons have a stronger voice on the issues that affect cataract care, including fair Medicare reimbursement, reducing regulatory burden, physician autonomy, innovation, and patient access.

Take today and support the physician voice: https://www.ascrs.org/advocacy

06/15/2026

EyeWorld Onsite has coverage from key events and sessions from the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting.
Check out these session recaps, highlighting the ASCRS Foundation, the FDA, ASCRS Government Relations, YES, cataract complications, and more:
https://bit.ly/4wBDfG2
You can also catch up on keynote speakers and named lectures, view photo galleries, and more.