American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery - ASCRS Annual Meeting 2027
Event Date
April 2–5, 2027
Location
San Diego, CA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe ASCRS Annual Meeting, organized by the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery together with the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA), is the premier U.S. meeting dedicated to anterior segment surgery with tailored education and unmatched inspirational opportunities. The 2027 edition takes place April 2–5 in San Diego, California. The ASCRS Annual Meeting program is designed by anterior segment surgeons, for anterior segment surgeons—bringing together the field's brightest minds to share techniques, challenge assumptions, and shape the future of ophthalmic care.
The meeting brings together surgeons, administrators, nurses, and technicians for hands-on workshops, interactive labs, and expert-led lectures designed to deliver practical insights and actionable skills. Content spans cataract, cornea, refractive, and glaucoma care, plus the ASOA program for practice managers and administrators.
Attendees gain access to a deep educational program: ASCRS Annual Meeting physician registration opens the door to more than 300 hours of education. With cutting-edge technology demonstrations, research presentations, and extensive networking, it is a leading destination for eye care professionals seeking to elevate patient care and strengthen their practices.
Show Highlights
- Comprehensive education: The ASCRS Annual Meeting offers the most comprehensive, clinically focused education in anterior segment surgery, delivered through main stage events, subspecialty tracks, hands-on labs, and expert-led symposia.
- Named lectures & keynotes: Named lectures and keynote speakers celebrate innovation and legacy and inspire the next era of ophthalmology.
- Hands-on skills: Labs, workshops, and live demonstrations of cutting-edge cataract, cornea, refractive, and glaucoma technologies.
- Business & practice transformation: Practical strategies to optimize workflow, adopt premium IOLs, build confident teams, and grow your practice.
- Networking: Opportunities to meet peers, faculty, and industry leaders and exchange ideas that shape careers and the specialty.
- Subspecialty Day precedes the main program, and dedicated tracks serve technicians and nurses as well as administrators (ASOA).
Registration
Registration for the 2027 Annual Meeting had not yet opened at the time of research. Early-bird registration, beginning Fall 2026, will offer the best rate for meeting attendees. Those who wish to be notified about registration can fill out the interest form on the ASCRS website.
Note that ASCRS Subspecialty Day precedes the main program and requires separate registration, in addition to ASCRS membership. Exhibitors can reserve booth space and review the exhibit hall floor plan through the official For Exhibitors pages on the meeting website.
History
ASCRS traces its origins to 1974. Kenneth J. Hoffer, MD, started the American Intra-Ocular Implant Society (AIOIS), incorporating it on August 28, 1974, to be a welcome space for the discussion, education, and advancement of IOLs. Within the year, AIOIS had 300 members.
AIOIS first held a scientific program in 1975, where it established the Cornelius D. Binkhorst, MD, Lecture and Medal, and within a few years the meeting became independent and had grown significantly. The organization later became the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. Since 1974, ASCRS has been at the forefront of advancing education, advocacy, and innovation in anterior segment surgery, growing into the largest subspecialty society dedicated to the needs of cataract, cornea, refractive, and glaucoma specialists. The Society celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 ASCRS Annual Meeting?
The 2027 ASCRS Annual Meeting takes place April 2–5, 2027, in San Diego, California. Most activities are held at the San Diego Convention Center at 111 W. Harbor Drive.
Who should attend the ASCRS Annual Meeting?
The meeting is designed for anterior segment surgeons and their teams, bringing together surgeons, administrators, nurses, and technicians. It is the premier U.S. meeting for cataract, cornea, refractive, and glaucoma specialists.
How do I register for the 2027 meeting?
Registration opens for the 2027 meeting with early-bird pricing beginning in Fall 2026, offering the best rate. You can fill out the interest form on the ASCRS website to be notified when registration opens.
What makes the ASCRS Annual Meeting worth attending?
Physician registration provides access to more than 300 hours of education, including hands-on labs, workshops, and live demonstrations of cutting-edge cataract, cornea, refractive, and glaucoma technologies. Attendees also gain business and practice-management insights and extensive networking with peers and industry leaders.
How do I book a hotel and get to the venue?
Discounted hotel blocks in San Diego are booked through the official ASCRS housing partner; ASCRS has not authorized third parties to arrange reservations. The San Diego Convention Center is about a 10–15 minute ride from San Diego International Airport, with nearby hotels in the bayfront and Gaslamp Quarter areas.
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