ASCRS/ASOA Annual Meeting 2027
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators
- Dates
- April 2–5, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, United States
- Expected attendance
- About 6,000
- Therapy or topic area
- Ophthalmology, Surgery
About the meeting
Join surgeons, administrators, nurses, and technicians at the ASCRS & ASOA Annual Meeting — the premier gathering for anterior segment surgery dedicated to education, innovation, and practice transformation. ASCRS 2027 will take place April 2–5, 2027 in San Diego, CA. (Official ASCRS/ASOA annual meeting site and meeting listings describe the meeting as a comprehensive program for anterior segment surgeons and the ophthalmic care team.)
Based on the official ASCRS/ASOA website.
Key dates for ASCRS/ASOA 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission opens | July 14, 2026 | Passed |
| Abstract submission deadline | September 18, 2026 | Passed |
| Late-breaking abstract deadline | January 20, 2027 | Estimated |
| Abstract notification | December 15, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Meeting | April 2–5, 2027 | Confirmed |
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Submitting an abstract to ASCRS/ASOA 2027
- Length
- Papers and posters: title 140 characters; purpose 350, methods 700, results 700 and conclusion 350 characters, all counting spaces and punctuation. 2027
- Who can submit
- Lead author must be an MD or PhD; residents, fellows and medical students may lead. Up to 3 paper/poster abstracts per person, 1 course, max 6 authors per submission. 2027
- Membership required
- No 2027
- Previously presented work
- Work published or presented elsewhere before the meeting is not accepted. 2027
Summarized from ASCRS/ASOA's guidelines, checked October 24, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common questions
When is the ASCRS/ASOA 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline was September 18, 2026 (confirmed), and late-breaking abstracts are due January 20, 2027 (estimated).
When and where is ASCRS/ASOA 2027?
ASCRS/ASOA 2027 takes place April 2–5, 2027 at San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, United States. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend ASCRS/ASOA?
About 6,000 people are expected at ASCRS/ASOA 2027.
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Past editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 10–13, 2026 | Washington | September 18, 2025 |
| 2025 | April 25–28, 2025 | Los Angeles | Not recorded |
| 2024 | April 5–8, 2024 | Boston | Not recorded |
| 2023 | May 5–8, 2023 | San Diego | Not recorded |
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