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Archives continued on page 3 FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024 A S C R S A N N U A L M E E T I N G DAILY NEWS information. ASCRS recently creat- ed the Digital Committee, she said, because we recognize that this is our future. "One of my favorite parts of this year has been getting to work more closely with Vance Thompson, MD, the incoming president," Dr. Yeu said. "The camaraderie, alignment, ide- ation, and dedication to ASCRS have led to unforgettable memories that I will cherish. What ASCRS has in Vance is the definition of true servant leadership." Vance Thompson, MD, ready to take on the role Vance Thompson, MD, will today become ASCRS President, and he said he is very much looking forward "I am proud that ASCRS mem- bers have been queried to see the dynamic approach to the education that we provide. One of my fore- most pivotal goals was that ASCRS members feel that ASCRS meets their individual needs, where they are in their professional lives, to help promote that fresh education," Dr. Yeu said. "I love that the 2024 ASCRS Live! regional dinner pro- grams around the country in nine different cities will bring relevant ed- ucation in refractive cataract surgery, OSD, refractive surgery, and MIGS to doctors." Dr. Yeu said it's likely some changes will occur in the next gener- ation or two in how cataract surgery is implemented globally. There is a real possibility to automate, stream- line, and become more efficient, she said, which could be controversial. New changes will likely include using more data and integration of this Elizabeth Yeu, MD, reflects on her year Elizabeth Yeu, MD, having served as ASCRS President for the past year, reflected on her ten- ure and the future of the Society. ASCRS has established itself as the go-to resource for all anterior segment surgeons, Dr. Yeu said. This expands beyond just cataract and refractive surgery. "We joke about how our acronym could expand to cover cornea and glaucoma because of the content that we represent and serve, in Subspecialty Day as well as broadly within our Annual Meeting and throughout other resources," she said. The Society covers all the education anterior segment surgeons need across many different subspecialties. EXPERIENCE DEXTENZA © 2024 Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. All rights reserved. DEXTENZA is a registered trademark of Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. PP-US-DX-0411-V3 LEARN MORE AT DEXTENZA.COM VISIT BOOTH 555 Experience DEXTENZA ASCRS Daily PP-US-DX-0411-V3.indd 1 Experience DEXTENZA ASCRS Daily PP-US-DX-0411-V3.indd 1 3/26/24 2:21 PM 3/26/24 2:21 PM Thoughts from the outgoing and incoming Presidents of ASCRS 08 Q&A with new Annual Meeting Program Chair 18 Eyecelerator showcases innovation 36 OPS winning photos EyeWorld Daily News INCORPORATING DSLT POTENTIAL OCULAR IMPACT OF EMERGING CANCER THERAPIES SECONDARY IOL FIXATION FALL 2025 VOLUME 30, NUMBER 4 FOR SURGEONS. FOR YOU. WWW.EYEWORLD.ORG B E Y O ND T H E R O U T I N E EyeWorld Supplements ASCRS FOUNDATION SYMPOSIUM AT THE 2025 ASCRS ANNUAL MEETING in terms of general medical supplies and funding may be best left to others. 4. Engage with those who have local knowledge before forming a plan. What may initially seem like a strong idea—such as telemedicine or a global network of consul- tants—might be unnecessary or impractical in the local context. 5. Be both diplomatic and firm when setting aside well-in- tentioned ideas that, while appealing, may be unnec- essary, unfeasible, too costly, unsustainable, or beyond capacity to manage. 6. Avoid politics as much as humanly possible. In securing support from your organization, he of- fered some advice, notably the importance of commitment (clearly define roles, responsibilities, and timelines), risk assessment (analyze safety, legal, and reputational risks), official advice (adhere to guidance from the State Depart- ment or relevant authorities), funding (verify the availabil- ity and long-term sustainability of financial resources), and expertise (confirm that the team has the necessary skills and capabilities). Dr. Ogilvie-Graham discussed the critical importance of local partnerships. Confirm they are effective, connected, established, and trustworthy. S usan MacDonald, MD, chair of the ASCRS Foun- dation, and Cathleen McCabe, MD, moderated the ASCRS Foundation symposium at the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting, "Ophthalmic Care Strategies During Humanitarian Crises: Addressing Challeng- es and Ensuring Patient and Physician Safety." The sympo- sium was sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Vision. 'Resource Optimization and Leadership Best Practices for Keeping Patients and Staff Safe' Tom Ogilvie-Graham, PhD, CEO of ESCRS, gave his thoughts on best practices for humanitarian ophthalmic care in areas near conflict, noting that before you think about getting involved, there are some general principles to consider: 1. Determine whether you want to engage. Consider the broader political context, ongoing conflicts, the region, and the likelihood of support from your organization and all stakeholders, including membership. 2. Consider if you can add value beyond the medical sup- port already being provided. For example, there may be little point in providing ophthalmic care if the situation is intense combat in a remote region; this is more frontline emergency medicine where ophthalmology may not be the priority and the risks of providing it are not justifiable. 3. Work out how you could best add value as ophthalmol- ogy may not be the main priority, and providing support Dr. MacDonald and Dr. McCabe moderated the ASCRS Foundation symposium. Source: ASCRS Dr. Ogilvie-Graham shared principles to keep in mind when considering humanitarian care in areas near conflict. Source: ASCRS Digital.EyeWorld.org Experience EyeWorld's print publications ONLINE

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