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20 EW SHOW DAILY Sunday, April 21, 2013 ASCRS News Today 2014 ASCRS Winter Update by Vanessa Caceres EyeWorld Contributing Writer Meeting to provide great views, personal interaction, and cutting-edge education C atch up on ophthalmic education in a gorgeous location during the dead of winter at the 2014 ASCRS Winter Update, to be held Feb. 13-17 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The meeting will take place at El Conquistador, a Waldorf-Astoria property. The El Conquistador is located where the Caribbean and Atlantic meet, and there are panoramic views throughout the resort. The resort features 23 restaurants, lounges, and cafes. Onsite activities include a water park, private island, an Arthur Mills golf course, spa, beach and horseback riding, and shops. El Conquistador is located near El Yunque National Forest and the La Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay. The location offers a respite from the winter cold—the average temperature is 84 degrees F during the day and 69 degrees F at night. Clinical sessions will feature a range of topics to help expand your anterior segment knowledge and revitalize your practice. In addition to the clinical sessions, there will be an ASOA practice management track. "The ASCRS Winter Update meeting is truly a unique educational experience," said ASCRS Winter Update co-chair Edward J. Holland, MD, Cincinnati. "There is a world-class faculty presenting in an informal setting. In addition, the meeting attendees have the opportunity to converse with the faculty through the unique interactive format that has become a hallmark of this meeting." Fellow co-chair Roger F. Steinert, MD, Irvine, Calif., agrees that the Winter Update's smaller size is always a highlight. "This meeting is structured to address the hot topics in anterior segment surgery in a more intimate setting that encourages a lot of faculty and attendee interaction," he said. "The venue and timing also encourage family to come and enjoy a spectacular warm setting in the dead of winter." Fellow co-chair Stephen S. Lane MD, Stillwater, Minn., believes this will be the best ASCRS Winter Update thus far. "Set in a beautiful family-friendly Caribbean location, the facility offers many amenities and is easy to get to. Learn in a casual setting from some of the bestknown faculty in the world who will use largely video-based media to illustrate points. Audience participation is encouraged, and audience and faculty interaction is a large part of the curriculum. Whether you are looking for an educational tune-up or to discover the latest in technology and techniques, the Winter Update should not be missed." For more information on the 2014 ASCRS Winter Update and to register, go to winterupdate.org. EW

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