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22 | EYEWORLD DAILY NEWS | MAY 4, 2019 ASCRS NEWS ASCRS ASOA ANNUAL MEETING for season two is that we asked our members to submit videos, and the contestants were selected from these auditions. Last year we had a standing room-only crowd for this exciting session, and we expect the same this year. Dr. Donnenfeld: So wherever you are in your career, there is something at the ASCRS ASOA E ric Donnenfeld, MD, EyeWorld chief medi- cal editor, and Edward Holland, MD, ASCRS program chair, recently discussed what attendees can expect at the ASCRS ASOA Annual Meeting. The following is an edited transcript of their conversation. Dr. Donnenfeld: Edward Hol- land is an ASCRS past president and current program chair for the Annual Meeting, which he has run for the last several years. For me, the Annual Meeting is one of the highlights of the year. It's an extraordinary meeting, and Ed, you do an amazing job running it. How did you first get interested in chairing the program? Dr. Holland: As I was finishing up my term as president, Roger Steinert, MD, who did a phe- nomenal job as program chair for many years, was looking for a replacement. I had a long history in education, and I chaired the American Academy of Ophthal- mology Annual Meeting for 6 years. Roger asked if I wanted to do it and I accepted this wonder- ful opportunity. Dr. Donnenfeld: What are some of the highlights of the Annual Meeting and what should people look for when they attend? Dr. Holland: First of all, if you are an anterior segment sur- geon of any type, this is the best meeting for you. We bring in new ideas every year. We've expanded what we call our Essentials track. The ASCRS Essentials sessions are organized to make sure attendees understand the critical concepts they need to be current in their surgery. We have Essen- tials sessions in refractive cataract surgery, glaucoma, retina for the cataract surgeon, IOL calculations, astigmatism management, cor- nea, and crosslinking. We have a new session we call the "ASCRS TOPGUN Phaco Essentials" symposium, moderated by David Chang, MD. This session will be exciting, fun, and filled with the latest pearls in cataract surgery. We have also expanded our instructional courses, which are always a big part of our meeting. This year 40% of the courses will be new, so it will be a refreshing change to help bring new ideas. We've expanded our Skills Trans- fer Labs as they are always in high demand. New this year is an exciting program called the "Winning Pitch Challenge," co-moderated by Vance Thompson, MD, and myself. In this session, attendees present innovative ideas and new technology to a panel of judges. We will be awarding a $10,000 cash prize to the best innovative idea. Finally, we are presenting sea- son two of The Voice of Ophthal- mology where contestants present controversial topics and expert "coaches" help them make their case to the audience. What's new Insights on the Annual Meeting Curated meeting highlights from Dr. Holland Here are some highlights that attendees won't want to miss, as shared by Dr. Holland: •ASCRS Roundtables: Meet the Experts. "These breakfast roundtables will connect ASCRS experts with our attendees for an informal discussion on key topics," Dr. Holland said. •The Winning Pitch Challenge. Patterned after the popular show "Shark Tank," the Winning Pitch will connect a group of pre-selected meeting attendees with a new idea or device with business experts in ophthalmology who will guide them to develop their idea. •New ASCRS instructional courses. Forty percent of the courses are new. "The program committee has emphasized new courses with new ideas," Dr. Holland said. •Expanded ASCRS On Demand options. General sessions, symposia, and instructional courses will be available online within 48 hours for meeting attendees. Participate in the EyeSeek game at the Annual Meeting to win prizes D uring the 2019 ASCRS ASOA Annual Meeting, attendees are invited to participate in the EyeSeek game to win prizes. Find as many game stops throughout the meeting as you can, and at each stop you will receive a special code to enter in the meeting app. The more codes you collect, the more entries you have to win. There are three daily prizes (a camera, a watch set, and a gift certificate for golf clubs), and one grand prize vacation package for two. Win- ners will be announced via push notifications on the app. You do not have to be present to win. Here's how to get started: 1. Download the app by searching "ASCRS ASOA meetings" in the app store. 2. Log in using your badge ID and last name to access the game. 3. Collect codes at the meeting. Every code is another entry to win. View the full list of codes and game rules in the meetings app. Entries must be submitted using the ASCRS ASOA app; no paper entries will be accepted. For full Rules & Terms, visit annualmeeting. ascrs.org/rules-and-terms-eyeseek-app-game.

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