ASRS Media Kit
Media contact
Jill F. Blim
Executive Vice President
jill.blim@asrs.org
(312) 578-8760
News releases
Millions of Americans Have Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)—Many Without Even Knowing It
American Society of Retina Specialists Publishes Compounding Pharmacy Information to Promote Safety of Avastin for Treating Macular Degeneration OCT 04, 2011
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Media resources
ASRS Annual Scientific Meeting News Media Guidelines
Who we are
Founded in 1982 as The Vitreous Society, The American Society of Retina Specialists is the largest retinal organization in the world, representing over 2600 members in all 50 US states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and over 55 countries. Learn more about the history of the ASRS.
What we do
The ASRS Annual Scientific Meeting
Provides a collegial open education forum for members to network and collaborate with peers practicing around the world. The ASRS Annual Meeting offers nearly 30 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Learn more about the Annual Meeting.
Continuing Medical Education
ASRS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ASRS currently offers a variety of CME opportunities including the Annual Meeting, the annual Practice Management Issues Seminar, and webinars on key topics such as the CATT study.
The Practice Management Issues Seminar
Convenes annually and focuses on the business principles of running a successful clinical practice in an increasingly complex medical environment. Learn more about the seminar.
The annual Preferences and Trends (PAT) survey
Provided solely for the educational interest of the ASRS membership. Members are eligible to participate on an annual basis and results are available only to members.
Retina Times
The official publication of the ASRS is the definitive information source for physician members of the ASRS. The 5-time-yearly print publication covers the latest clinical trials, research and technology updates, ASRS news and meeting plans, as well as socioeconomic issues and international news. Learn more about Retina Times.
The Foundation of the American Society of Retina Specialists
A charitable, non-profit Foundation formed by the ASRS to promote public awareness, continuing medical education, research, and treatment of retinal diseases. Visit the Foundation website
Leadership
Leadership of the American Society of Retina Specialists consists of its Board of Directors and Executive Committee, under the direction of current president John T. Thompson, MD.