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6 | 2025 ASCRS MEETING GUIDE ASCRS PROGRAM EDUCATION CREDITS mission statement The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery's (ASCRS') continuing medical education mission is to improve the competence of ophthalmologists/ anterior segment surgeons by offering an avenue for the presentation and discussion of innovative techniques and technologies and fostering an open environment where current practices are presented and questions and improvements in patient care are continually sought. target audience The target audience for the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery's Annual Meeting is practicing ophthalmologists specializing in anterior segment surgery as well as comprehensive ophthalmologists. 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting CME Credit accreditation statement The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. designation statement The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery designates this Other (blended live and enduring material) activity for a maximum of 31 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Medical Association has determined that non-U.S. licensed physicians who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ . Attendees registered as ASOA, exhibitors, spouses and guests are not eligible to receive CME credit. Portions of the meeting identified for CME credit include Main Stage sessions, Symposia, Instructional Courses, Skills Transfer Labs, and Electronic Posters. Some individual events and sessions may be identified as non-CME in the program, including Paper Sessions and the Film Festival. educational objectives Upon completion of the ASCRS Annual Meeting, participants should be able to: Recognize and discuss current and advanced treatment strategies for anterior segment surgery, and corneal, glaucoma, and retinal conditions. Identify the latest developments and advances in techniques and technology within anterior segment surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology. Identify complicating factors in anterior segment surgery and develop appropriate treatment plans. Practice hands-on surgical skills and techniques in Skills Transfer Labs. Examine external legislative issues and internal business practice issues affecting the field of ophthalmology. scientific integrity and disclosure of financial interest It is the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery's policy that all continuing medical education is fair and balanced. Additionally, the clinical content of accredited educational activities must be evidence-based, support safe and effective patient care, and be free of commercial bias. All individuals in a position to control content of CME activities must disclose any and all financial interests for the past 24 months. ASCRS has mechanisms in place to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners and will disclose all relevant relationships (and absence of) to learners. presenter disclosures The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery requires presenters to disclose any relevant financial relationships from the past 24 months at the start of their presentation.

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