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2026 ASCRS PREVIEW PROGRAM
ASCRS SUBSPECIALTY DAY
ASCRS REFRACTIVE DAY
In recognition of our gathering in Washington, D.C., on America's 250th anniversary,
Refractive Day 2026 draws inspiration from two-and-a-half centuries of our federal
government and its "balance of powers." This year's program draws parallels between
the expanding discipline of refractive surgery and the three branches of government:
bold debates in corneal refractive surgery (Executive), disciplined approach to
lenticular refractive surgery (Legislative), and evidence-based interpretation and
development of new technology (Judicial). This historically grounded frame invites us
to reflect on the foundations of our specialty while looking forward to its future.
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
8:00–9:40 a.m. Session I: Executive Orders: Debating the Future of Phakic and Corneal Refractive Surgery
9:40–9:50 a.m. Break with Exhibitors
9:50–10:20 a.m. Session II: The Steinert Lecture – The Evolution of Refractive Surgery: From Fringe to Forefront
10:20 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Session III: Legislating Vision: A Disciplined Approach to Lenticular Refractive Surgery
12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch with Exhibitors
1:00–2:30 p.m. Session IV: Judicial Innovations: Interpreting Outcomes and Emerging Technologies
2:30–2:45 p.m. Break with Exhibitors
2:45–3:45 p.m. Session V: "We The People": Video-Based Case Review (with audience voting)
Kendall Donaldson, MD William Wiley, MD
Priya Mathews, MD
Marcony Santhiago, MD
Nandini Venkateswaran, MD
George Waring IV, MD
Dagny Zhu, MD
MODERATORS
Daniel Chang, MD
PROGRAM CHAIRS
