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American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Contact Information

Executive Director-David Karcher
4000 Legato Road, Suite 700
Fairfax, VA 22033

703-591-2220 (Voice)
703-591-0614 (FAX)

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Abstract

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), founded in 1974 as the American Intra-Ocular Society, disseminates information and encourages communication among ophthalmologists about intra-ocular lens implantation and refractive surgery. ASCRS programs and services include publications, a bi-monthly journal, annual symposia, continuing medical education credits, intra-ocular lens quality control efforts, advocacy of lens implant patients' interests, study of lens safety, research fellowships, an emergency 24-hour consultation hotline, and emergency warnings on dangers involved with lenses.

Publications

ASCRS publishes a membership roster and a journal. Serial publication: Journal, monthly--letters, abstracts, and articles on intra-ocular lens implant and refractive surgery techniques, cases, and instruments.

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Audit

Date Entered: 5/1/1997
Date Edited: 12/21/2005
Date Revised: 7/18/2006 12:12:09 PM
Health Referral Number: HR1638
Accession Number: DP91A0448
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