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Apr 02, 2027
San Diego, CA

ASCRS Refractive Day

Join leading refractive surgeons for a full day on the complete refractive journey, from corneal laser vision correction and phakic IOLs to refractive lens surgery, presbyopia correction, and the technologies coming next.


Your Refractive Mission Starts Here

Today's refractive surgeon faces a rapidly evolving mission: deliver exceptional visual outcomes across an increasingly complex spectrum of patients, technologies, and expectations. This program explores the complete refractive journey—from corneal laser vision correction and phakic IOLs to refractive lens surgery, presbyopia correction, complication management, and emerging technologies.

Through expert presentations, rapid-fire debates, and challenging cases, you'll gain practical strategies for accomplishing even the most difficult refractive missions. Explore the program below, and check out our other subspecialty day offerings.


Program Chairs

Daniel Chang, MD

Co-Chair

Kendall Donaldson, MD

Co-Chair

Fri
Apr 02, 2027

8:00–9:40 a.m.
Session I: Ghost Protocol: Phakic Refractive Surgery

A deep dive into phakic refractive surgery to start your mission.

9:40–9:50 a.m.
Break
9:50–10:20 a.m.
Session II: The Steinert Lecture
10:20 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Session III: Rogue Nation: Pseudophakic Refractive

Pseudophakic refractive surgery, rounding out a morning that spans refractive options on both sides of the lens.

12:00–1:00 p.m.
Lunch with Exhibitors

Complimentary for subspecialty day attendees

1:00–2:30 p.m.
Session IV: Dead Reckoning: Future Technology

A look ahead at the technologies poised to reshape refractive surgery.

2:30–2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45–3:45 p.m.
Session V: Fallout: Surgical Videos & Case Complications

Back to the OR with surgical videos, challenging complications, and expert strategies for recovering when the plan goes sideways.

CME Mission Statement

ASCRS’ continuing medical education mission is to improve the competence of ophthalmologists/anterior segment surgeons by offering an avenue for the presentation and discussion of innovative techniques and technologies and fostering an open environment where current practices are presented and questions and improvements in patient care are continually sought.

Accreditation Statement

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.

Designation Statement

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery designates the ASCRS Refractive Day for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

All CME activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are valid for recognition by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). Physicians not licensed in the U.S. who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Attendees registered as exhibitors, spouses, and guests are not eligible for CME credits. Note: All attendees must have their badges to be eligible to claim credits and evaluate the program.

Target Audience

Practicing ophthalmologists who care for patients with refractive‐related conditions.

Educational Objectives

  • Distinguish between refractive treatment options and customize the treatment plan according to the individual patient’s age, refractive status, ophthalmic conditions, visual demands, and refractive goals.
  • Explain how to obtain optimal preoperative diagnostics for corneal refractive surgery, phakic IOLs, and lens-based refractive surgery.
  • Summarize how to manage challenging cases postoperatively with counseling, enhancements, and/or reoperations to maximize patient outcomes and satisfaction
  • Understand the cultural forces, regulatory requirements, reimbursement pressures, and demographic shifts that drive the evolution of refractive surgery in the United States.
  • Discuss the evolving refractive surgery technology and techniques

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