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.

June 15 – 18 Palais des congrès Montréal, Québec.

This year marked the 80th Anniversary of the COS Annual Meeting, celebrated with the theme “80 Years of Evidence, Education and Innovation in Eye Health”.

Access Details: To access the program at a glance and further program details, please refer to the 2017 COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition website.

June 17-20, 2016 Shaw Centre Ottawa, ON.

This year’s educational program is centred on ‘Emergent and Emerging Care’.

Access Details: For more conference materials, abstracts, and the program at a glance, please refer to the 2016 COS Annual Meeting website.

Victoria, British Columbia June 18-21, 2015. The theme of this Annual Meeting was “Innovation in Ophthalmology”.

At our Annual Meeting we set out to discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, compare and contrast core concepts and new advances and clinical experience. We share Canadian and international research, scientific studies, and network with our colleagues and peers.

Access Details: For more conference materials, abstracts, and the program at a glance, please refer to the 2015 COS Annual Meeting website.

June 4-7, 2014 Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Access Details: For more information, please visit the 2014 COS Annual Meeting website.

June 14-17, 2013 Montréal, Québec.

Access Details: For more information, please visit the 2013 COS Annual Meeting website.

June 26-30, 2012 Toronto, Ontario.

This year’s meeting was held in conjunction with the XIIth International Orthoptic Congress.

Access Details: For more information regarding this conference, please visit the 2012 COS Annual Meeting website.

June 9-12, 2011 Vancouver, BC.

Access Details: For more information regarding paper and poster presentations and access the program, please visit the 2011 COS Annual Meeting website.