The 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting is the premier event for cataract, refractive, corneal, and glaucoma surgeons, showcasing groundbreaking innovations in ophthalmology. Harvard Eye Associates is at the forefront, with Dr. John A. Hovanesian, Dr. Savak Teymoorian, and Dr. Ashraf F. Ahmad presenting on AI in ophthalmology, refractive cataract surgery, corneal transplant techniques, glaucoma interventions, and dry eye research.
If you’re attending ASCRS 2025, don’t miss these must-see sessions that highlight the latest advancements shaping the future of ophthalmic surgery.
Harvard Eye Associates at ASCRS 2025:
Featured Presentations
John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS
📅 Session Date: Friday, April 25th, 2025
1. Practical AI Tools that Can Enhance Your Practice Today
Explore how AI-driven innovations like automated screenings, virtual scribes, and AI-powered lens calculations are revolutionizing ophthalmic practice.
2. Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic Solution in Patients with Dry Eye Disease Undergoing Cataract Surgery
📅 Session Type: Clinical Research
A prospective, multicenter study evaluating the effectiveness of Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic Solution for ocular surface stability and cataract surgery outcomes.
📅 Session Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025
1. Surgical Efficiency & Postoperative Corneal Clarity with Near-Physiologic vs. High IOP Settings in Phacoemulsification
Learn how IOP settings during surgery affect corneal clarity, visual recovery, and surgical success.
2. Refractive Cataract Surgery to the Max
A fast-paced discussion on:
✔ Emerging techniques in refractive cataract surgery
✔ Best practices for refractive IOL selection
✔ Current refractive cataract issues
3. Digital Visualization in Eye Surgery—Is it Time to Adopt?
Explore how digital surgical platforms improve precision, ergonomics, and visualization.
📅 Session Date: Sunday, April 27th, 2025
1. Incidence of Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratopathy Among Patients Presenting to a Cataract Practice with the Incidental Finding of Dry Eye
📅 Session Type: Clinical Research
Exploring the prevalence and impact of early-stage NK on cataract surgical planning and outcomes.
2. Cequa’s Onset of Action Trial (The COAT Study): Cyclosporine 0.09% Speed of Onset in Improving Ocular Surface Health in Dry Eye Patients
📅 Session Type: Clinical Research
A study examining how Cequa® (Cyclosporine 0.09%) rapidly improves ocular surface health, optimizing preoperative dry eye management.
📅 Session Date: Monday, April 28th, 2025
1. Post Hoc Analysis of a Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate Characteristics of Pterygium Progression
📅 Session Type: Research Study
Investigating key indicators of pterygium progression for early intervention and treatment planning.
Savak Teymoorian, MD, MBA
📅 Session Date: Thursday, April 24th, 2025
1. Business of Interventional Glaucoma
This session equips ophthalmology professionals with strategies to integrate interventional glaucoma treatments (MIGS) into clinical operations, covering:
✔ Financial planning & coding for MIGS procedures
✔ Improving workflow efficiency & patient education
✔ Sustainable business models for long-term practice growth
📅 Session Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025
1. Refractive Cataract Surgery and Pseudoexfoliation: Do’s, Don’ts, and Did’s
A comprehensive discussion on the challenges of pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXF) in cataract surgery, including:
✔ Preoperative assessment strategies
✔ Surgical considerations and IOL choices
✔ Managing intraoperative and postoperative risks
📅 Session Date: Sunday, April 27th, 2025
1. Real-World Outcomes of the Travoprost Intracameral Implant in Eyes with Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension
📅 Session Type: Clinical Research
An evidence-based study analyzing the efficacy of the Travoprost intracameral implant for IOP reduction and glaucoma progression control.
Ashraf F. Ahmad, MD
📅 Session Date: Friday, April 25th, 2025
1. DMEK & DSAEK Hands-On Course: Corneal Transplant Techniques
A live training session on:
✔ DMEK donor cornea implantation & positioning
✔ DSAEK tissue insertion techniques
✔ Use of artificial anterior chambers and pre-loaded corneal tissue
📅 Session Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025
1. Good to Great Surgeon: Working Through Complications Video Symposium
A deep dive into real-world surgical complications, lessons learned, and expert strategies for improving outcomes.
2. Hands-On Yamane Technique
A training session focused on the Yamane technique for sutureless IOL fixation, featuring:
✔ Intrascleral needle passes
✔ Docking IOL haptics into a needle
✔ Cauterizing haptics for scleral fixation
Why Attend ASCRS 2025?
ASCRS 2025 is the leading event for cutting-edge education in cataract, refractive, and glaucoma surgery. Whether you’re interested in AI-driven innovations, advanced IOL technology, MIGS, corneal transplants, or dry eye research, Harvard Eye Associates’ expert presenters will deliver valuable, practice-changing insights.
If you’re attending ASCRS 2024, don’t miss these high-impact sessions led by Dr. John A. Hovanesian, Dr. Savak Teymoorian, and Dr. Ashraf Ahmad.
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