APACRS - Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons

Learn more about the different accommodating intraocular lenses currently in development in the June 2024 issue of EyeWorld Asia-Pacific.

Find out more about ocular dominance in the June 2024 issue of EyeWorld Asia-Pacific.

Now online at eyeworldap.apacrs.org!

Learn more about handling foreign body sensation in the June 2024 issue of EyeWorld Asia-Pacific.
Now online at eyeworldap.apacrs.org!

Congratulations to the winners of the APACRS Film Festival 2024.

Watch the winning videos at https://apacrs.org/filmfestival_2024.asp?info=10.

The June 2024 digital EyeWorld Asia-Pacific, China, India and Korea editions are now online!

Enjoy reading through the diverse perspectives, and expert opinions within our newly-revamped issue at eyeworldap.apacrs.org!

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐒 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬
The Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (APACRS) is pleased to announce that Dr Pannet Pangputhipong has been elected the 7th President of APACRS at the recent Annual General Meeting held in Chengdu, China on 1 June 2024.

We welcome 2 new members, Dr Lee Mun Wai and Dr Thanapong Somkijrungroj,
to the Board of Officers.

The composition of the new Board of Officers for the Term 2024 to 2026 is as follows.

Congratulations to the winners of the Best Paper of Session at the 36th APACRS-24th CSCRS Joint Meeting in Chengdu, China!

Dear Friends and Colleagues

Thank you very much for having joined us at the recently concluded 36th APACRS-24th CSCRS Joint Meeting held in Chengdu, China.

We are confident you have benefitted tremendously from the focused and comprehensive scientific content delivered by some of the most eminent ophthalmologists from around the world.

Thank you to our speakers, delegates, and industry partners for your strong support and contributions.

We look forward to seeing everyone next year in Ahmedabad - India's first UNESCO world heritage city!

Dear Friends and Colleagues

See the latest cataract and refractive surgery technologies at these Surgical Video Symposia of the 36th APACRS-24th CSCRS Joint Meeting in Chengdu.

Log on to www.apacrs2024.org to find out more. Not to be missed!

Celebrate this year's best films at the 2024 APACRS Film Festival Symposium & Awards Ceremony.

See you at 16:00hrs on Friday, 31 May 2024.

Early bird delegates who attend the Opening Ceremony on Friday, 31 May 2024 will be eligible to participate in a lucky draw to win an iPad.

Lucky draw tickets are limited to the first 300 delegates, and will be distributed from 07:25hrs on Friday, 31 May 2024 at the entrance of Crystal Ballroom 1, 5F.

The draw will be held at 𝟎𝟖:𝟓𝟓𝐡𝐫𝐬. Not to be missed!

𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰!

See you tomorrow for the start of the 36th APACRS-24th CSCRS Joint Meeting at the Century City International Convention Centre in Chengdu, China.

Come join us at our MasterClasses covering 12 relevant and focused topics conducted by some of the world's best teachers!

Log on to www.apacrs2024.org to find out more.

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

The 36th APACRS-24th CSCRS Joint Meeting will start on Thursday, 30 May 2024 at the Century City International Convention Centre in Chengdu, China.

Don't miss out on this year's APACRS LIM Lecture titled The Tales of Flanging Technique delivered by Dr Shin Yamane at the Opening Ceremony on Friday, 31 May 2024.

Safe travels and see you in Chengdu!

Learn more about drug waste in the March 2024 issue of EyeWorld Asia-Pacific.

Now online at eyeworldap.apacrs.org!

The 36th APACRS-24th CSCRS Joint Meeting will soon begin on 30 May 2024. The eProgram Book is now available online.

Click to see what's in store at the meeting. See you there!

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞!

Online registration will close on 18 May 2024 (23:59hrs UTC+8) to facilitate preparations for the meeting.

Onsite registration will commence on Wednesday, 29 May 2024 from 14:00hrs at the Lobby of Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City West Tower, No. 208 West Tower, Century City Blvd, Gaoxin District, Chengdu, 51 610041.

Log on to www.apacrs2024.org to register now. We look forward to seeing you in Chengdu!

Find out more about the complications that may happen when performing cataract surgery on patients with a functioning trabeculectomy in the March 2024 issue of EyeWorld Asia-Pacific.

Now online at eyeworldap.apacrs.org!

𝟑 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞!

Online registration will close on 18 May 2024 (23:59hrs UTC+8) to facilitate preparations for the meeting.

Onsite registration will commence on Wednesday, 29 May 2024 from 14:00hrs at the Lobby of Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City West Tower, No. 208 West Tower, Century City Blvd, Gaoxin District, Chengdu, 51 610041.

Log on to www.apacrs2024.org to register now. We look forward to seeing you in Chengdu!

Dear Friends and Colleagues

Some surgeons make surgery look so simple and we are challenged to emulate them. The world's leading cataract surgeons present subtle surgical tips and maneuvers that delegates can bring home and use the next time they are in the operating room. A prize is awarded to the best tips.

See you at the session!

1 week left to register online!

Online registration will close on 18 May 2024 (23:59hrs UTC+8) to facilitate preparations for the meeting.

Onsite registration will commence on Wednesday, 29 May 2024 from 14:00hrs at the Lobby of Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City West Tower, No. 208 West Tower, Century City Blvd, Gaoxin District, Chengdu, 51 610041.

Log on to www.apacrs2024.org to register now. We look forward to seeing you in Chengdu!

Learn more about the troubles with rotational stability of toric IOLs in the March 2024 issue of EyeWorld Asia-Pacific.

Now online at eyeworldap.apacrs.org!

Dear Friends and Colleagues

While phaco and IOLs are the core of cataract surgery, there are many other important considerations. From ocular surface evaluation, keratometry and power calculations to the use of anterior segment OCT and FSAK, experts guide you through some of the most pertinent considerations today.

Not to be missed!

Find out more about the EVO ICL in the March 2024 issue of EyeWorld Asia-Pacific.

Now online at eyeworldap.apacrs.org!

Dear Friends and Colleagues

In this new age, digitalization is all pervasive in all walks of life and so it is in cataract and refractive surgery. Join us as we look into the benefits and limitations of digital technology in our practice.

Not to be missed!

Learn more about anxiety in the operating theatre in the March 2024 issue of EyeWorld Asia-Pacific.

Now online at eyeworldap.apacrs.org!

Dear Friends and Colleagues

Now for the 2nd time at the APACRS, the International Intraocular Implant Club (IIIC) Symposium on 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞! will be presented where challenging situations will be showcased and solutions offered.

The IIIC faculty are household names and great educators so do not miss this high-value symposium at the 36th APACRS-24th CSCRS joint meeting in Chengdu.

See you there!

Dear Friends and Colleagues

Together with the ASCRS and ESCRS, we are pleased to present to you the Combined Symposium of Cataract & Refractive Societies (CSCRS): 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

This combined symposium of the three leading cataract and refractive societies will look at three areas of contention in our constant pursuit of precise and perfect outcomes in surgery. Join us in this interesting session on Friday, 31 May 2024 from 11:00 to 12:30 hours!

𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋!

2nd tier registration closing today. Log on to www.apacrs2024.org to register now!

Dear Muslim Friends and Colleagues

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!

We wish you and your family joy, peace, prosperity and unity on this special celebration.

Prof Yao Ke, President
& Members of the APACRS Board of Officers