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16 | 2024 ASCRS ASOA PREVIEW PROGRAM ASCRS PROGRAM SYMPOSIA ON SUNDAY, APRIL 7 8:00–9:30 a.m. What's App? International Solutions for Common Anterior Segment Dilemmas Moderators: Graham Barrett, MD, William De La Pena, MD, Filomena Ribeiro, MD, PhD, Thomas Samuelson, MD, Vance Thompson, MD Description: TBD 8:00–9:30 a.m. Vision Reimagined: Strategies for Refractive Surgery Reoperations and Beyond Sponsored by the ASCRS Refractive Surgery Clinical Committee Moderators: Jennifer Loh, MD, and William Wiley, MD Delve into the complexities of refractive surgery reoperations with "Vision Reimagined," a symposium dedicated to the intricacies of secondary surgery care. Our focus will be navigating through the necessity for reoperations, ranging from managing unforeseen complications to performing enhancements and addressing subsequent cataract surgeries. Each situation of a secondary procedure brings unique challenges and demands careful consideration. Join us as we dissect the multifaceted approaches to common reoperation scenarios, share innovative techniques, and foster discussions aimed at improving patient outcomes in refractive surgery reoperations. 8:00–9:30 a.m. Get H.I.P. Sponsored by the ASCRS Cataract Clinical Committee Moderator: Richard Tipperman, MD Join your colleagues around the world for 25+ high-impact pearls, each in 90 seconds or less, that you can use in practice next week. 1:30–3:00 p.m. Managing Corneal Refractive Complications Sponsored by the ASCRS Cornea Clinical Committee and Refractive Surgery Clinical Committee Moderators: Marjan Farid, MD, and Cathleen McCabe, MD Description: TBD 1:30–3:00 p.m. Politics, The Election, Healthcare: What Lies Ahead For America Moderator: Parag Parekh, MD The government is impacting the practice of medicine and patient care more than ever, and with the upcoming 2024 election, now is the time to focus on the dynamics affecting and shaping political parties, key issues, and other trends. Keynote speaker Charlie Cook, founder of the Cook Political Report and one of the nation's leading authorities on U.S. elections and political trends, will offer attendees his expert insights on how the current political atmosphere and the upcoming election will affect ophthalmologists today … and tomorrow. 3:30–5:00 p.m. The Perfect Save: Challenging Cases Managed by International Experts Moderators: Eric Donnenfeld, MD, and Ronald Yeoh, MD The International Intra-Ocular Implant Club (IIIC) was founded in 1966 by Sir Harold Ridley, the inventor of the IOL, and is an invitational society devoted to the art and the science of intraocular lens implantation. This symposium will focus on case- based cataract surgery including management of complications, new technology, IOL calculations, and advanced techniques to improve surgical outcomes. The expertise of international leaders in cataract surgery will be highlighted in a case-based program featuring video presentations and will be discussed by a panel of thought leaders in the field of lens-based surgery. 3:30–5:00 p.m. Navigating Real-World Obstacles to Digital Transformation in Your Practice Sponsored by the ASCRS Digital Clinical Committee Moderator: John Hovanesian, MD New technology can work wonders to improve clinical results and efficiency, but obstacles to progress can be caused by reluctant users, inadequate training, and security and legal issues. This symposium will unpack these issues and show how practices can successfully modernize with minimal disruption.