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2025 ASCRS MEETING GUIDE | 9 ASCRS PROGRAM EDUCATION CREDITS 2025 ASCRS Satellite CME Programs Refractive Surgery in the Glaucoma Patient accreditation statement ASCRS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education 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 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ . 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 for Satellite CME Programs. target audience This educational activity has been designed for practicing ophthalmologists and anterior segment surgeons who care for patients with refractive and glaucoma-related conditions. educational objectives Describe the key considerations for performing cataract refractive surgery in glaucoma patients, including preoperative assessment and patient selection. Evaluate the different types of intraocular lenses (IOLs) for refractive cataract surgery in glaucoma patients. Analyze the impact of glaucoma medications on ocular surface health and cataract surgery outcomes. Analyze the impact of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) on refractive cataract surgery outcomes and develop strategies for optimizing both glaucoma management and refractive results in combined procedures. Phaco Fundamentals: Phacodynamics for Challenging Cataracts accreditation statement ASCRS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education 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 2.0 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 for Satellite CME Programs. target audience This educational activity has been designed for practicing ophthalmologists and anterior segment surgeons. educational objectives Describe fundamental vacuum pump settings and ultrasound modulation for phaco and when to modify them. Discuss how to modify platform-specific phaco settings for brunescent cataracts. Discuss nuclear disassembly techniques and strategies for brunescent cataracts. List strategies for complex phaco cases and the principles of how and why settings and techniques may need adjustment.