Abstract Submissions

Abstract Submissions are now closed!

NOTE: Lead authors must attest to maintain complete control of educational content beginning with abstract submission through upload of the presentation. It is never appropriate for ineligible companies (or advertising, marketing, or communication firms whose clients are ineligible companies) to contact ASRS staff directly.

General requirements:

  • Substitute presenters are NOT allowed. If the first author cannot attend the meeting, the presentation must be withdrawn.
  • Submission of an abstract constitutes a commitment by the first author to present if selected. Presenters are required to register for the meeting and pay all applicable fees.
  • Only lead authors are required to submit a financial disclosure since they (and not co-authors) are considered to be in control of the educational content. Co-author names will be acknowledged; however, their disclosures will not be published or resolved.
  • Abstracts written by industry personnel on behalf of a doctor are not allowed. Since lead authors attest to maintain complete control of educational content, it is never appropriate for advertising, marketing, or communication firms whose clients are ineligible companies to contact ASRS staff directly.
  • Annual Meeting presenters retain copyright of their own materials for use elsewhere.

IMPORTANT: please be sure to read the FAQs about financial disclosures, especially if you hold an executive role with an ineligible company (i.e., named title such as Chief Officer). 

 CLICK HERE FOR FAQS ABOUT FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

 

NOTE: ASRS's abstracts are not available to the general public. Registered participants will receive access to the abstracts via the mobile app approximately one week prior to the meeting. 

Educational Objectives and Purpose

The goal of the ASRS 43rd Annual Meeting is to improve the competence of vitreoretinal specialists to diagnose and treat vitreous and retinal disorders and diseases using the most advanced concepts and techniques available. The ASRS 43rd Annual Meeting will provide a forum for rapid dissemination of the most recent scientific research results to the target audience in attendance. Its purpose is to allow the presentation of new and ongoing research data to assist practicing vitreoretinal specialists in maintaining knowledge and skills in their medical field.

Upon completion of the scientific sessions, participants shall be able to describe the findings, diagnosis, and treatment of various vitreoretinal disorders such as macular degeneration, choroidal neovascularization, diabetic retinopathy, venous occlusive disease, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, ocular inflammatory disease, tumors, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal degenerations, and retinal detachment.

Accreditation Statement and CME Credit

The American Society of Retina Specialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Society of Retina Specialists designates this Other activity (blended live and enduring material) for a maximum of 25.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Society of Retina Specialists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

 

 

Notifications and Deadlines

January 3, 2025

  • Last day to apply for membership (all references and documentation must be received on or before this date)

February 10, 2025

  • Abstract deadline for papers/papers on demand, posters, cases, and films

April 17, 2025

  • Notifications sent out for papers/papers on demand, posters, and films

April 22, 2025

  • Notifications sent out for cases

April 29, 2025

  • Deadline to accept invitations to present papers, papers on demand, posters, cases, and films

May 8, 2025

  • Late breaking & WinR abstract submissions open

May 8, 2025

  • Speaker guidelines and presentation upload instructions sent to lead authors

May 12, 2025

  • Last date to become a member to register for the Annual Meeting

May 27, 2025

  • Completed Film Festival video uploads 

June 3, 2025

  • Completed papers-on-demand and cases-on-demand

June 9, 2025

  • Completed E-poster uploads

June 17, 2025

  • Late breaking abstract submissions close at 11:59 PM CT

June 24, 2025

  • Notifications for late breaking abstracts and WinR cases

June 30, 2025

  • Final Retina Case Conference slide decks

July 15, 2025

  • Invited talks and panels

48-hours in advance of talk (local Pacific Time)

  • Paper slide decks

 

Questions?

Stacy Kiff
Vice President of Education
(312) 477-8863
stacy.kiff@asrs.org