Supporters
Why We Give
Hear from ASCRS leaders about what the Foundation means to them—from restoring sight for patients in their own communities through Operation Sight to building international partnerships that train the next generation of surgeons.
The Foundation’s work is made possible by individuals, companies, and foundations who share our mission. Explore the ways you can help on this page.
Strength Partners
Supporters donating $20,000 - $30,000
Alcon
Alcon Foundation
Bausch + Lomb
Bausch Foundation
BVI
Glaukos
Harrow
Sight Sciences
Tarsus
Zeiss
Hope Partners
Supporters donating $10,000 - $20,000
Bausch Foundation
Neurotech Pharmaceuticals
RxSight
Patron Partners
Supporters donating $5,000 - $10,000
Ace Vision Group
Aurion Biotech
ViaLase
Sponsor Spotlight
Thank you to STAAR Surgical for its generous support of the ASCRS Foundation in 2026 as the sole sponsor of National Sight Week and a co-sponsor of the Resident Excellence Award. STAAR shares the Foundation’s commitment to advancing surgical excellence and expanding access to high-quality eyecare. National Sight Week highlights the life-changing impact of vision correction and the surgeons who make it possible, and the Resident Excellence Award recognizes outstanding residents who represent the next generation of ophthalmic leaders—fostering innovation, leadership, and a lifelong dedication to patients. STAAR’s partnership helps the Foundation raise awareness, invest in the future of the profession, and support better vision for patients around the world. We’re grateful to have STAAR Surgical in our corner.
About the Foundation Financials & Disclosures
The ASCRS Foundation supports physician education and provides humanitarian cataract surgery in the United States and developing countries. Through its programs and partnerships, the Foundation works to maximize the benefits of modern ophthalmology and to treat thousands of patients in need each year. The ASCRS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 23-7388748.
