Michael Christian Knorz

The International Intra-Ocular Implant Club is a research organization that focuses on the field of intraocular lens implantation.

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company advocates for patients and the public and set standards for ophthalmic education. The organization provides information about managing a practice, clinical pearls, and how to thrive in residency for young ophthalmologists. The company also offers an Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award and have committees that are essential to the establishment and implementation of the organization's mission and strategic goals. The Academy's website, EyeSmart, provides information on eye diseases, treatments, news, and tips for lifelong eye health. The company also has a faculty development program for their annual meeting and offer a program called Eyecelerator that advances eye care innovation by connecting creative entrepreneurs with mission-driven investors and access to markets.

Part of American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc., International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) is an international society that focuses on refractive surgery. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. ISRS offers various resources such as meetings, webinars, and a multimedia library to its members. Members can also benefit from discounts on editing services for the Journal of Refractive Surgery and article processing charges for open-access articles. ISRS also provides an externship program for members to work alongside world-renowned refractive and cataract surgeons. The company hosts an annual meeting, the Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day, where members can learn about the latest topics in cataract, refractive, and lens-based surgery.

The European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, founded in 1991, presents "The Innovators Den: EyeCare Pioneers" at ESCRS iNovation® Day 2023. The non-profit company is based in Dublin, IE and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. Applications for the event are now open.