The ASCRS Annual Meeting brought together leading ophthalmologists for a deep dive into new techniques, technologies, and clinical insights. This year, our innovation fellow Almiqdad Saeed presented his research on cataract surgery outcomes in relation to surgeon experience, contributing valuable data to an ongoing conversation about training, proficiency, and patient care.
Last week’s 2026 Collaborative community on Ophthalmic Innovation Conference, Defining Global Standards for Glaucoma Endpoints, marked a major success. Organized by Dr. Lama Al-Aswad—Chair of the Glaucoma Division—the event featured 40+ global experts from regulatory, industry, clinicians, and patient advocates to advance alignment and innovation in the field.
The conference aimed to establish more consistent endpoints for glaucoma research and care. With over 80M people affected by glaucoma worldwide and 50% are undiagnosed due to its silent progression, early, accurate endpoints are crucial to establish.
Under Dr. Al-Aswad’s leadership, the meeting not only showcased cutting-edge work but also reinforced a…
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