CORRECTING and REPLACING EyeCare Partners Presents Latest Innovations in Eye Care at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 2025 in Los Angeles
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EYECARE PARTNERS PRESENTS LATEST INNOVATIONS IN EYE CARE AT THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY (ASCRS) 2025 IN LOS ANGELES
EyeCare Partners (ECP), the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care, will bring a strong lineup of clinical research and innovation to the upcoming annual American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) meeting. ASCRS takes place Friday, April 25, through Monday, April 28, in Los Angeles, and ECP can be found at Booth #1047.
More than a dozen ECP doctors from across the country will conduct learning sessions, presentations and instruction courses, in addition to research contributions adding to breakthroughs to improve eye care outcomes for the millions of patients who undergo cataract and refractive surgery each year.
'Findings and insights our eye care experts will present at ASCRS 2025 reflect our commitment to helping patients experience visionary care to see their absolute best for life,' said Daniel Miller, M.D., Ph.D., Ophthalmology Division President and Executive Medical Officer. 'Our engagement at ASCRS this year underscores the transformative discoveries made possible by the collaboration of our best-of-the-best team across all specialties of eye care. We're proud to contribute to conversations that shape the next generation of care.'
Presentations will highlight advancements in digital surgical tools, artificial iris implants and telehealth follow-ups after cataract surgery, among other timely topics.
This year's meeting includes special recognition for Dr. Edward Holland, Director of Cornea Services at Cincinnati Eye Institute, who delivers the inaugural Holland Lecture during ASCRS Cornea Day. Holland is also Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati and founder of the Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration.
Key ECP contributions at ASCRS 2025 include:
'We are thrilled to be back participating in ASCRS 2025, a pivotal event for sharing advancements in cataract and refractive surgery,' said Antonio Capone Jr., M.D., Chief Clinical Officer. 'Our dedication to pioneering research spans various subspecialties, enhancing knowledge from cataract innovation to advancements in corneal surgery. With a robust portfolio of more than 500 completed studies, we're focused on advancing the future of patient care.'
Details on the complete lineup of ASCRS 2025 programming can be found on the ASCRS website. Find details of ECP provider sessions here.
About EyeCare Partners
EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care, and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 700 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide services that span the eye care continuum in 18 states and 30 markets. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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