ASCRS Glaucoma Day 2018 is organized by American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and will be held on Apr 13, 2018 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America.
The target audience for this medical event is Practicing ophthalmologists who care for patients with glaucoma and related disorders. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
General Information :
The 2018 ASCRS•ASOA Annual Meeting will be held during Apr 13 - 17, 2018 will provide high-quality education for anterior segment physicians, practice managers, ophthalmic technicians and nurses and support staff. ASCRS Subspecialty Day will be held on Apr 13, 2018 which has:
• ASCRS Refractive Day
• ASCRS Glaucoma Day
• Cornea Day
Eyeworld Events, COE Review, Technicians, and Nurses Program, COA/COT/COMT Exam Review Sessions will be held during rest of days.
Registrants of the ASCRS and ASOA programs are welcome to attend either or both,
but must register in their designated category specific to their credentials.
Conference Description :
Improve patient outcomes and change your treatment of glaucoma with cutting-edge guidance. Acclaimed speakers, real-world case studies, debates, videos and the latest surgical techniques and clinical advances make this year's premier glaucoma event.
Conference Objectives are :
At the conclusion of this program, attendees will be able to:
• Effectively evaluate current and utilize new diagnostic testing modalities to assist in the early diagnosis of the glaucoma patient and glaucoma suspect as well as disease progression
• Make treatment decisions using evidence-based recommendations and best-practices regarding the use of medical and laser therapies for the treatment of glaucoma
• Describe and evaluate phacoemulsification treatment options in patients with pre-existing open-angle glaucoma
• Compare and contrast recent and emerging microinvasive glaucoma surgical (MIGS) options and integrate pearls for improving glaucoma surgical outcomes
• Make use of surgical video pearls as a means of improving understanding of glaucoma surgical challenges
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.