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Patricia Buehler, MD, MPH, presented a poster and two patient films at the ASCRS annual meeting, focused on minimally-invasive blepharoplasty device Ziplyft (Osheru).

AI’s use in diagnostic tools, surgical guidance, and its ethical considerations in ophthalmology are transforming the field

A study reports minimal rotation and improved near vision following implantation of the Eyhance toric lens.

Sheng Lim, MD, FRCOphth, discussed the CONCEPT study, which compared standalone cataract surgery to cataract surgery with ECP.

Data show excellent refractive stability, strong visual acuity across all distances, and contrast sensitivity comparable to monofocal IOLs.

Alex Hacopian, MD, speaks about patient-reported outcomes from a presbyopia-correcting IOL at the 2025 ASCRS annual meeting.

Majmudar encourages young surgeons to seek hands-on experience early and often, stressing the importance of real-world practice beyond the classroom.

Brett Bielory, MD, discusses his poster at the ASCRS annual meeting, which focuses on an under-diagnosed corneal pathology: neurotrophic keratitis.

Explore innovative glaucoma treatments and technologies, including AI, home monitoring, and new surgical options, to enhance patient care.

Discover groundbreaking advancements in eye care at ASCRS 2025, featuring innovative technologies and research from leading ophthalmology companies.

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown reshaped how the world gathers, here's how some of ophthalmology’s leading associations are still applying lessons forged in crisis

A new event called SightLine and a series on adoption, implementation, integration (AII) draw the attention of ophthalmic administrators.

Neda Shamie, MD, previews the May 4 conference, where a faculty of ophthalmologists and optometrists will explore the latest advancements and controversies.

The annual ARVO meeting will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah and feature presentation on clinical trials from around the globe.

Abby Markward, MBA, executive director of the ASCRS Foundation and ASOA, discusses the foundation's global initiatives and the ASCRS Party for a Purpose.

Mah previews a packed 2025 Annual Meeting, from the debut of SightLine to Dr. Glaucomflecken’s return to the main stage, and outlines his priorities for the year ahead as incoming ASCRS president.

The May 4 event, themed around Star Wars, will feature the latest innovations, foster open discussions, and provide a collaborative environment for networking and learning, with sessions covering IOLs, oculoplastics, glaucoma, retina therapy, and refractive surgical options.

Epi-on corneal crosslinking is advancing through innovations like supplemental oxygen, chemical oxygenation, and laser-assisted techniques.

A combination of canaloplasty and goniotomy provides sustained IOP reduction and decreases medication burden with a strong safety profile, making it a valuable option for glaucoma management.

An AI model for target IOP prediction performs as well as glaucoma specialists, offering a promising tool to enhance glaucoma management, especially for nonspecialists.

Maria Vittoria Cicinelli, MD, Denise Loya-Garcia, MD, PhD, and Vishal Raval, MD, were announced as the recipients and will receive a $3,000 honorarium.

The award honors Ludwig von Sallmann, MD, a “distinguished international ophthalmologist and ophthalmic investigator whose contributions greatly increased the basic and clinical understanding of vision and ophthalmology.”

At the EnVision Summit 2025, medical students were given awards for best poster presentation. In exclusive interviews, they spoke with Ophthalmology Times about their award-winning posters and research.

At the EnVision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Poonam Misra, MD, and Alcina Lidder, MD, gave advice on managing glaucoma in patients with other ocular co-morbidities such as myopia and those who have undergone corneal transplantation.

Clinician-scientists play a vital role in advancing ophthalmology by balancing patient care with research, leveraging clinical insights to drive impactful discoveries, and collaborating across disciplines to stay at the forefront of innovation.

At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Amy Zhang, MD, discussed the importance of ergonomics in the operating room.

At the EnVision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tania Tai, Lucy Shen, and Shivani Kamat all gave insight into complications they have seen while performing glaucoma surgery.

The research analyzed the 1-year outcomes of 132 eyes, evaluating mean IOP, baseline changes, medication reduction, and stratifying the results by race (African American vs Caucasian) and glaucoma severity (mild, moderate, severe).