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UPDATE 10 by Denise Monasterio ASCRS Marketing and Communications Manager of ophthalmology, Faculty of Medi- cine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. She joined ASCRS in 2002. Dr. Chuckpaiwong regularly visits the ASCRS website to use the IOL calculators, EyeConnect, and the Center for Learning. She uses EyeConnect to "share modern knowledge and new techniques." Dr. Chuckpaiwong has attended almost every ASCRS•ASOA Annual Meeting since 2010 because the meeting provides "opportunities for discussion about industry trends including interesting surgical tech- niques and useful tools. I am able to bring that knowledge back to my practice to improve my daily work." Make the most of your ASCRS member benefits. From live meet- ings—including the Combined Oph- thalmic Symposium (Austin, Texas, Aug. 24–26, cos.ascrs.org), Young Eye Surgeons Advanced Cataract Training (San Francisco, Sept. 15–16, yesact.ascrs.org), and ASCRS•ASOA Annual Meeting (San Diego, May 3–7, 2019, annualmeeting.ascrs. org)—to on-demand resources in the Center for Learning (ascrs.org/learn), ASCRS is your partner in strengthen- ing your ophthalmic career. Interested in sharing your ASCRS member story? Contact news@ascrs.org. Not a member? Joining is easy. Visit ascrs.org/join for all of the information. EW Contact information Monasterio: dmonasterio@ascrs.org T he American Society of Cat- aract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) is a diverse organi- zation. Since its formation in 1974 and subsequent creation of the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA), the organizations have grown to include members from all 50 states, several territories including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam, and more than 100 countries. Below are the perspectives of three ASCRS members including what initially drew them into the organization and what they value most as a member. Amir Khan, MD, is a practicing ophthalmologist at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Min- nesota. He joined ASCRS in 2002, has attended several Annual Meet- ings, and has served as a speaker, covering advanced phaco at two of the meetings. When asked why he chose ASCRS and what advances he has seen in the industry since joining, Dr. Khan responded: "As a cata- ract surgeon, I wanted to join and support an organization dedicated to my specialty. I've seen several ad- vances in phaco technology and IOL technology, and interest in cataract several years. "The Annual Meeting keeps me updated on both emerging and maturing technologies and tech- niques, and I'm always interested to see what other surgeons around the country and the world are up to. I like hearing insights directly from leaders in our field." During the meeting, Dr. Wang enjoys attending symposia and instructional courses "that are relevant to my practice. I always bring home ideas to try and pearls to incorporate into my daily practice. I've found the practice management courses to be enlight- ening, too." Outside of the Annual Meeting, Dr. Wang takes full advantage of the resources available through the ASCRS Center for Learning. "I like the webinars; the topics are timely and interesting. I also get a signifi- cant portion of my annual CME on- line, so CME 24/7 is a great resource for me since I can do them on my own time. This year I am excited to have Presentations on Demand available among the post-meeting resources available to attendees." Varintorn Chuckpaiwong, MD, is a corneal and refractive sur- gery specialist at TRSC International LASIK Center, and assistant professor ASCRS member perspectives from the Annual Meeting and beyond surgery appears to be consistently growing." Dr. Khan has attended the ASCRS•ASOA Annual Meeting for the last few years. "The Annual Meeting is a great way to connect with colleagues from around the world and see what is on the 'cutting edge' in the specialty," Dr. Khan said. "I also find value in being able to ex- plore new technologies, techniques, and instruments that help make me a better and more efficient surgeon." Silas Wang, MD, is a practicing ophthalmologist at the Massachu- setts Eye and Ear Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Con- sultation Service, Boston. Dr. Wang joined ASCRS in 2008 during his residency. "It was a great way to sup- plement my clinical education and a great way to be part of a professional community that shares many of my goals." Since joining ASCRS, Dr. Wang has seen many advancements in the industry. "I've seen MIGS explode onto the scene. It wasn't available at all during my residency, but I'm now offering it routinely. Femtosec- ond laser-assisted cataract surgery had just been approved at the time." Dr. Wang has attended the ASCRS•ASOA Annual Meeting for 2019 EyeWorld Surgical Summit ad Samuel Masket, MD, discusses evaluation and management of anterior corneal disease preoperatively and intraoperatively in cataract surgery. Page: 22–23 EyeWorld rePlay ad Priya Narang, MD, discusses the association of Urrets-Zavalia syndrome with angle closure glaucoma and the surgical repair of these conditions. Page: 37 EyeWorld Augmented Reality index EyeWorld Corporate rePlay ad Warren Hill, MD, discusses pearls for improved refractive outcomes with cataract surgery. Page: 43 EyeWorld Augmented Reality ad Page: 55

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