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42 | EYEWORLD | JULY 2021 ASCRS NEWS Contact Kim: terry.kim@duke.edu In terms of ASCRS' future, I think it's very bright. Like any successful organization, we've had to adapt to the changes that have occurred and that's what ASCRS will continue to do. The future of ASCRS is going to evolve as we focus on how to become the most useful organization for our members. We look forward to the feedback we receive from members, and we're going to see our organizational leadership become more diverse in terms of ethnicity, race, and gender. Some things will always remain true of ASCRS. We're always going to be an organiza- tion focused on the innovation and cutting-edge technology that is showcased in our educational meetings, programs, and publications. ASCRS has been and will continue to be the prima- ry source of clinical information, published research, humanitarian eyecare, and regulatory efforts on behalf of anterior segment surgeons and patients domestically and around the world. Together with our leadership, members, and industry partners, we will continue to make ASCRS stronger and better. plays in our practices and the future change that might result as technology improves. Is there going to be a better way for anterior segment surgeons to capture clinical images and infor- mation from our patients through some new device or technology? In terms of daily clinical practice, are we going to have crowded waiting rooms like we had in the pre-pandemic era? What changes will remain in our clinics and ORs as we emerge from the pandemic? EyeWorld: What are your thoughts on the Annual Meeting this year? Dr. Kim: A lot of us are eager to gather once again at an in-person meeting. We've learned that Zoom, while helpful, has its limitations and can't duplicate the experience of live learning and networking. I think people realize how many pearls and benefits they get from actually going to a meet- ing. A lot of that comes from side conversations and chance meetings with friends, colleagues, and industry. Seeing live surgical demonstra- tions and holding/testing instruments is impos- sible to replicate through virtual platforms. I think the 2021 ASCRS Annual Meeting is going to be outstanding with many of our members yearning to resume in-person and face-to-face didactic education, skills transfer labs, network- ing, and social interaction. I think confidence is going to grow as time passes, and people are going to embrace the fact that we've provided a safe, collegial envi- ronment. I'm excited to have this live, in-per- son meeting, and I hope that people have the confidence to attend the meeting and reconnect in Las Vegas. EyeWorld: What is the future of ASCRS, and how will you be involved after transitioning off as president? Dr. Kim: I plan to continue as an active member as I have been since first joining ASCRS as a res- ident. I think it's the best organization out there in terms of the education and resources for any cataract, refractive, cornea, and glaucoma surgeon. I will stay on the Executive Committee for 2 years as immediate past president and past president. continued from page 41 Annual Meeting by the numbers • 3 Subspecialty Day programs • 4 General sessions • 4 Satellite CME Programs • 20 Symposia • 60+ Courses • 90+ Films • 250+ Posters • 600+ Papers

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