The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) Annual Meeting will take place on July 26 – 30, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

Target Audience

This meeting will mainly be geared towards retina sub-specialists in ophthalmology.

The main objective of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) is to provide scientific sessions, optional symposia, discussion groups, educational displays, research reports, films, and product exhibitions, encouraging and facilitating opportunities for the free expression and interchange of ideas and information for educational purposes.

Access Details

Visit the ASRS website for more information or register here.

The Pediatric Ophthalmology 2019 Scientific Committee will host the 4^th Global Pediatric Ophthalmology Congress to be held during March 7 – 8, 2019 at Berlin, Germany.

The 4^th Global Pediatric Ophthalmology Congress will raise the most dynamic and latest issues in the field of Pediatric Ophthalmology. The Congress will highlight the discussion around the theme “Future of eye” by bridging the gaps between the intellectuals from across the globe to enlighten their research and findings at Pediatric Ophthalmology 2019. 

Target Audience

Pediatric Ophthalmologists, Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Researchers, Eye surgeons, Physicians, Eye care specialists, Professors, the Scientific Community, Delegates and Students are the main participants for the conference. Business professionals (Directors, Presidents, CEO) from Ophthalmology equipment companies are also encouraged to attend.

The highlights of the conference include pediatric ophthalmology & research, retinoblastoma, strabismus, pediatric cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, pediatric contact lens, children’s vision, eye care and many more, such as:

• Track 1: Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Track 2: Pediatric Cataract Surgery
• Track 3: Pediatric Optometry
• Track 4: Pediatric Strabismus
• Track 5: Retina and Retinal Disorders
• Track 6: Pediatric Glaucoma
• Track 7: Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Track 8: Amblyopia
• Track 9: Ocular Oncology
• Track 10: Cataract Diabetes
• Track 11: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Track 12: Optometry and Vision Science
• Track 13: Ophthalmic Research and Drug Development

Access Details

For more information, or to register for the conference, please see the 2019 Global Pediatric Ophthalmology Conference website.

The 23rd Winter Meeting of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) will take place in picturesque Athens, Greece from February 15 – 17, 2019 in conjunction with the 33rd International Congress of the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant & Refractive Surgery (HSIOIRS).

Target Audience

The 2019 ESCRS and HSIOIRS Winter Meeting is geared towards ophthalmologists and health care professionals seeking to enhance cataract and refractive surgical skills. The meeting attracts diverse professionals, with some programming focussing on the practice of young surgeons and technological advances in the field.

Access Details

For more information regarding the event, please visit the ESCRS website .

The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons’s (ESCRS) Congress will take place from September 14 – 18, 2019 at the Paris Porte de Versailles in Paris, France. This year will celebrate the 37th Annual Congress of the ESCRS.

Target Audience

The ESCRS Congress is intended for ophthalmological surgeons who specialize in cataract and refractive surgeries.

Learning Objectives

Attendees will gain the most recent knowledge, updates and comprehensive data about Medical, Health Care, Surgery, Eye Health, Eyesight, Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive Surgery subject matters, including:

• Cataract Surgery in Eyes with Diseased Corneas
• Surgeons Under Stress
• Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology

Access Details

For further information, or to register, please visit the ESCRS website.

The ASCRS and ASOA Annual Meeting on May 3 – 7, 2019 in San Diego, California will provide high-quality education for anterior segment physicians, practice managers, ophthalmic technicians and nurses and support staff. Registrants of the ASCRS and ASOA programs may attend both programs but must register in their designated category specific to their credentials.

Target Audience

This annual meeting has been designed for anterior segment surgeons, practice managers, ophthalmic technicians and nurses and support staff.

ASCRS Subspecialty Days include:

• ASCRS Refractive Day
• ASCRS Glaucoma Day
• Cornea Day

Learning Objectives

Ophthalmologists attending the ASCRS Annual Meeting will have the opportunity to:

• Incorporate the latest developments for the management of multiple ocular conditions within the various ophthalmic specialties
• Incorporate current and advanced treatment strategies for ocular conditions, including anterior segment and refractive surgery, glaucoma and retinal conditions
• Develop appropriate treatment plans to address complicating factors pre-, peri- and post-operatively

CPD Credits

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery designates the ASCRS and ASOA programs within this live educational activity for a maximum of 38 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physicians can claim CME credit up to the maximum listed above for attending the Physicians Program (ASCRS), including scientific films and posters on-demand, scientific papers, courses, symposia and general sessions), the Practice Management (ASOA) Program, or a combination thereof.

Access Details

For more information, please visit the ASCRS and ASOA website.

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Target Audience
The intended audience for the activity is retina specialists and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with retinal diseases.

Access Details

View the program or register online.

The 8th World Glaucoma Congress (WGC-2019) is hosted by the World Glaucoma Association and will be held from March 27 – 30, 2019 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia.

The WGC conference brings a vast spectrum of globally diverse faculty of experts in glaucoma research and clinical practice who will come together to share their knowledge and insight. We welcome you to be a part of the principal congress focused on the education of glaucoma.

Target Audience

This conference is directed at ophthalmologists who practice specifically in areas pertaining to glaucoma.

Scientific sessions will include 21 symposiums, 24 courses, grand rounds, film festival, rapid fire presentations, and the largest surgical wetlabs in the field of glaucoma.

Access Details

For more information regarding the conference, please visit the World Glaucoma Congress website.

The 71st Annual Wills Eye Conference will be held from March 7-9, 2019 at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Target Audience

This 3-day conference is designed for comprehensive ophthalmologists, specialists, and allied health personnel. The conference will review clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to eye problems related to all ophthalmic sub-specialties. Nationally recognized physicians will present the current trends in diseases and treatment options for cornea, retina, oculoplastic surgery, and other ophthalmic topics.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:

• Apply new concepts in the diagnosis and management of Neovascular AMD
• Understand the visual complications of anticonvulsants
• Improve the quality of personal knowledge by incorporating new cataract surgical procedures

CPD Credits

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Wills Eye Hospital and The Wills Eye Hospital Society.

The Wills Eye Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Access Details

Please visit the Wills Eye Conference website for more information.

The 2019 Canadian Retina Society (CRS) Meeting will be held on March 7-10, 2019 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler in Whistler, British Columbia.

Target Audience

The Canadian Retina Society Meeting provides an annual opportunity for retina specialists to come together, learn from one another and socialize at the largest gathering of Canadian retina specialists.

The Annual Meeting provides an excellent balance of both medical and surgical topics, and features renowned guest speakers from Canada, the United States, and international locations.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the 2019 CRS Meeting, participants will be able to:

• Describe the utility of advanced imaging modalities in assisting with the management of challenging medical and surgical retinal disorders​
• Describe novel technological advances in vitreoretinal surgery
• Identify the challenges in managing various forms of uveitis and understand current and novel therapeutic strategies

Access Details

For more information, please visit the CRS website.