ASCRS Program

Education

The Skills, Insights, and Connections That Redefine Ophthalmology

Every innovation, every skill, every conversation at the ASCRS Annual Meeting is designed to move your practice—and your patients—forward. The 2026 program delivers the most comprehensive cataract, cornea, refractive, glaucoma, and practice management education available anywhere.

From immersive skills labs to high-impact symposia, you’ll gain the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to deliver better outcomes, grow your practice, and lead in a rapidly changing ophthalmic landscape.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive: 200+ sessions across every subspecialty
Practical: Immediate take-home skills for surgery and practice management
Interactive: Skills Transfer Labs, roundtables, and case-based debates
Personalized: Dedicated tracks for young eye surgeons, practice staff, and private practice leaders
Connected: Network with peers and faculty who are shaping the future of ophthalmology

The ASCRS Annual Meeting is the one ophthalmic conference that unites clinical education, hands-on training, and business strategy in a single experience. Don’t miss your chance to grow as a surgeon, leader, and innovator.

Your Colleagues Will Be Here. Will You?

Symposia & Main Stage

Hear directly from leading surgeons as they discuss the latest advances in cataract, cornea, glaucoma, and refractive surgery. These large-scale sessions set the stage for the innovations that will define your surgical future.

Subspecialty Day

Join focused, deep-dive sessions before the main program begins. Cornea, glaucoma, and refractive experts deliver content you won’t find anywhere else. Perfect for those who want to maximize their educational experience and stay ahead of the curve.

Deep dive into Subspecialty Day

Hands-On Skills Transfer Labs

The fastest way to sharpen your surgical skills is hands-on. Under the guidance of expert faculty, practice techniques in a safe, mentored environment.

📅 Young eye surgeons have dedicated Skills Transfer Labs on Friday, April 10.
⚠️ High demand: These labs sell out quickly. Reserve your spot during registration.

Courses, Papers, Posters, Films

The research that shapes tomorrow’s standards. See innovation unfold in real time. Explore cutting-edge research, surgical videos, and case studies from colleagues around the world. This is where fresh ideas turn into tomorrow’s standard of care. Choose from courses, papers, posters, and films—all designed by your peers to deliver practical pearls you can implement the next day in the clinic or the OR. Topics range from advanced surgical techniques to business strategies that increase premium adoption.

📅 These sessions begin Saturday, April 11.

Young Eye Surgeons (YES) Program

Where young surgeons become leaders. If you’re in training or within your first 5 years of practice, the YES track is built for you. Connect with mentors, gain practical skills not taught in residency, and join a community of peers who will shape the specialty for decades.

Special YES networking events and symposia take place throughout the weekend.

Join the YES Community

Practice Management

Practice management that works in the real world. Running a successful practice requires as much strategy as surgical skill. Take advantage of the track for MDs, in the ASOA Annual Meeting program, in vital areas of practice management, e.g., navigating dual-pay billing, integrating advanced-technology IOLs, and building a confident, educated team. Bring your staff along to maximize impact.

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Braindate: Meaningful Connections, On Your Terms

Connect. Share. Learn.
Looking to connect with peers who share your interests, challenges, or curiosity?
Braindate is your gateway to intentional, topic-driven networking at ASCRS 2026. Think of it as your personal concentrated networking tool—post a topic, pick a time, and meet up in the Braindate Lounge in the Exhibit Hall. Whether you're diving into subspecialty techniques, discussing practice management, or just want to chat about your favorite surgical tools—Braindate lets you lead the conversation.
⚠️ Limited capacity—take advantage now.
📅 Join a Braindate on the Annual Meeting app to secure your seat at the table.