This is a supplement to EyeWorld Magazine.
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2026 ASCRS PREVIEW PROGRAM | 23 ASCRS Cornea Day target audience Practicing ophthalmologists who care for patients with corneal-related conditions. educational objectives Describe updates in diagnostics and surgical approaches for anterior and lamellar keratoplasty and learn practical pearls for surgical techniques in complex keratoplasty. Compare and contrast best practices and techniques in the treatment of keratoconus including novel innovations such as CTAK. Examine office-based corneal disease management, to include the management of corneal infections including bacterial, fungal, and herpetic. Discuss current research related to the etiology and treatment of severe ocular surface diseases and discover treatment options for management of ocular surface tumors. Understand strategies to identify and efficiently manage patients with dry eye disease. ASCRS Glaucoma Day target audience Practicing ophthalmologists who care for patients with glaucoma-related conditions. educational objectives Effectively evaluate current and new diagnostic testing modalities to assist in the early diagnosis of the glaucoma patient, glaucoma suspect, and disease progression. Analyze treatment decisions using evidence-based recommendations regarding the use of pharmacologic and laser therapies for the treatment of glaucoma. Evaluate best phacoemulsification treatment options and considerations for patients with complex, pre-existing, and advanced glaucoma. Discuss recent and emerging microinvasive glaucoma surgical (MIGS) options. Integrate pearls to improve glaucoma surgical outcomes. Implement strategies to manage glaucoma surgical outcomes. Identify ways to include AI and/or virtual reality in glaucoma treatments. ASCRS Refractive Day target audience This educational activity has been designed for anterior segment surgeons and comprehensive ophthalmologists. educational objectives Distinguish between refractive treatment options and customize the treatment plan according to the individual patient's age, refractive status, ophthalmic conditions, visual demands, and refractive goals. Explain how to obtain optimal preoperative diagnostics for corneal refractive surgery, phakic IOLs, and lens-based refractive surgery. Summarize how to manage challenging cases postoperatively with counseling, enhancements, and/ or reoperations to maximize patient outcomes and satisfaction. Understand the cultural forces, regulatory requirements, reimbursement pressures, and demographic shifts that drive the evolution of refractive surgery in the United States. Discuss the evolving refractive surgery technology and techniques. 2026 ASCRS Satellite CME Programs Credit Information Corneal and Lenticular Refractive Surgery in Patients with Glaucoma 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™.