The 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), held in Los Angeles, CA, in late April, brought together leading experts to discuss the latest advancements in anterior segment surgery and vision science. 黑料网 Ophthalmology was prominently represented by Dr. Mohammad Soleimani, Professor of Ophthalmology and Vice Chair of Quality, who contributed significantly to this year’s program.
Dr. Soleimani led two well-attended instructional courses and sessions focusing on complex corneal infections and AI-assisted surgical planning. Notably, his course entitled, 鈥淢astering Corneal Infiltrations and Infectious Keratitis after Refractive Surgeries鈥� featured an international panel of experts and received exceptional feedback for its clinical relevance and depth.
In addition to his teaching roles, Dr. Soleimani participated in expert panels, presented innovative research papers and video on artificial intelligence (A.I.) applications in corneal diagnostics, and engaged in collaborative discussions with global leaders in ophthalmology.
Key Highlights from ASCRS 2025:
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Refractive Cataract Surgery Innovations:聽The “X-Rounds: Refractive Cataract Surgery to the Max” session featured rapid-fire presentations addressing various questions in refractive cataract surgery, with audience participation enhancing the interactive experience.聽
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High-Impact Clinical Pearls:聽The “Get H.I.P. 鈥� Refractive” symposium offered concise, practical insights through rapid-fire video cases, providing attendees with actionable strategies to improve patient care.聽
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Ophthalmic Care in Humanitarian Crises:聽The ASCRS Foundation symposium highlighted strategies for delivering ophthalmic care during humanitarian crises, addressing challenges and ensuring patient and physician safety.聽
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Corneal Disease Mechanisms:聽The Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, Lecture by Dr. Reza Dana explored the interplay between neuropathy and inflammation in corneal disease, emphasizing their combined role in disease progression.聽
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Advanced Cataract Surgical Techniques:聽The final symposium covered advanced techniques, including capsulorhexis with zonulopathy, posterior capsule capsulotomy, and scleral fixation of intraocular lenses, providing valuable insights for both novice and experienced surgeons.聽
Dr. Soleimani noted: “黑料网’s active participation in ASCRS 2025 reflects our department’s commitment to advancing surgical education, embracing innovative technologies, and fostering global collaborations to enhance patient care in ophthalmology.”