European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
Founded in 1991, the ESCRS (www.escrs.org) is Europe's leading organisation for cataract and refractive surgeons. The Society, which fulfils a worldwide leadership role in its area of specialisation, has over 5,000 members from over 90 countries. The ESCRS offers a unique forum for discussion, leadership and learning which ensures that international expertise is shared by ophthalmologists all over Europe. ESCRS headquarter is based in Dublin, Ireland. The business model which ESCRS puts into practice is the sharing of ideas, research and experience not only between its European members but colleagues in the wider world of ophthalmology. ESCRS coordinates and manages several committees, including those dealing with research, cornea, refractive, quality management, quality of life and finance.