More than 1,100 members
responded with clinical opinions
and practice patterns to help drive
the future of ASCRS education
As the ASCRS Education Committee chair, I'm pleased to
announce the results of the fifth annual ASCRS Clinical
Survey, performed in April–May 2017. The results of
the survey include the perspectives of more than 1,100
physicians who responded to 118 questions, which were
developed and reviewed with the help of physician volun-
teers of the ASCRS Clinical Committees and validated by
a social science statistician. The survey generated more
than 300 measurable data elements.
ASCRS members were asked key questions relating to
current issues they face on a regular basis. The results
were reviewed and interpreted by the ASCRS Clinical
Committees and Education Committee.
Important trends spotted this year are in areas such as
presbyopia correction, astigmatism management, and
microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). The survey
also evaluated members' opinions and practices in
laser-assisted cataract surgery, inflammation and
infection control, corneal refractive surgery, and more.
This survey helps shape all forms of education for
ASCRS, including that featured at the annual meeting,
in web-based seminars, online education, and print
media. Participation in these surveys ensures that
education is formatted to the needs of our membership
coupled with direction from experts in the field. The re-
sults of this survey help ASCRS to enhance membership
learning and provide members the opportunity to see
how they compare with their peers.
Rosa Braga-Mele, MD, MEd, FRCSC,
chair, ASCRS Education Committee
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