Cataract Resources
Cataract Education
Explore the latest in cataract education by selecting popular topics to the right, or click below to browse across all ASCRS cataract resources.
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NEW: 2021 Award-Winning Cataract Films
Explore the films that won awards at the 2021 ASCRS Film Festival
(2021 ASCRS Annual Meeting physicians registrants only)
Cataract Instructional Courses
Explore these cataract-focused instructional courses from the 2021 ASCRS Annual Meeting held on July 23-27, 2021.
The Latest in Refractive Cataract: 20/Happy in 2020
The ASCRS master class in refractive cataract surgery
Earn 18 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by participating in this exciting new program.
The live bi-weekly program features 80 of the leading international experts as faculty guiding you through a comprehensive curriculum through which attendees can improve all dimensions of their refractive IOL surgical practice.
Learn More about 20/Happy in 2020The Holy Grail of Presbyopia Correction: IOL Technologies Today and Tomorrow to Meet Our Patients' Needs
This 1 hour CME activity explores the portfolio of presbyopia-correcting IOLs, the patient selection process for the various lens technologies, and how to evaluate and manage the post-operative surprise patient.
Top 3 Pearls in Cataract Surgery
Virtual Annual Meeting Registrants Only
In this 1.5 hour CME activity, speakers will cover the latest technologies, techniques, medications and lenses.
Astigmatism 2021: The Quest for Refractive Perfection
This 1 hour program will discuss how preoperative planning, intraoperative alignment, and postoperative enhancements will help you nail your astigmatic targets.
Practical Guides for the Cataract Surgeon
ASCRS Focus on Cataract provides one location where ASCRS members can find a wealth of education on specific cataract surgical techniques and complications. Explore the latest cataract topics below.
Light Adjustable Lens
In the October 2020 ASCRS Focus on Cataract Surgery, explore a variety of resources on the light adjustable lens, which can be adjusted in the eye postoperatively in order to optimize refractive outcomes for difficult cases.
Surgical Management of Hard Cataracts
In the September 2020 ASCRS Focus on Cataract Surgery, explore a variety of resources on the management of hard cataracts in order to minimize your chance of surgical complications.
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IOL Exchange
In the August 2020 ASCRS Focus on Cataract Surgery, explore a variety of resources focused on when to perform an IOL exchange as well as the surgical techniques associated with IOL exchange.
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Capsular Support: Rings, Hooks, and More
In the July 2020 ASCRS Focus on Cataract Surgery, explore educational resources about the variety of capsular support devices available to today's cataract surgeon.
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