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24 | 2026 ASCRS PREVIEW PROGRAM EDUCATION 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. Examine 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. Refractive Options for Patients with Keratoconus 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 who care for patients with refractive and cornea-related conditions. educational objectives Interpret topography and tomography for at-risk and irregular corneas. Summarize available refractive surgery options for patients with keratoconus. Discuss crosslinking and what advances are in development. Assess strategies for patients with keratoconus seeking refractive surgery treatment and how to build a treatment plan with several case scenarios. notice about off-label use presentations The ASCRS ASOA Annual Meeting and ASCRS Subspecialty Day may include presentations on drugs or devices or uses of drugs or devices that may not have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or have been approved by the FDA for specific uses only. The FDA has stated that it is the responsibility of the physician to determine the FDA clearance status of each drug or device he or she wishes to use in clinical practice. ASCRS is committed to the free exchange of medical education. Inclusion of any presentation in this program, including presentations of off-label uses, does not imply an endorsement by ASCRS of the uses, products, or techniques presented.