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Membership designed for surgeons, trainees, and researchers at every stage of their career.


ESCRS Membership Benefits

  • Access to the ESCRS Learning Hub - Members gain exclusive access to educational content, clinical resources, surgical videos, webinars, and on-demand sessions from past ESCRS congresses.

  • Reduced Registration Fees - Access to member-only rates for the ESCRS Annual Congress & Winter Meeting, saving more than €100 on registration.

  • Print Edition of EuroTimes - Members receive a printed issue of EuroTimes every two months.

  • Print Edition of the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (JCRS) - Members receive a printed issue of JCRS every month.

  • ESCRS Members' Lounge Access - Exclusive access to the ESCRS Members' Lounge at Congress, providing a dedicated space to meet colleagues, connect with leading surgeons, and network with the global ESCRS community.

  • Research & Career Development - Opportunities to apply for ESCRS research grants, bursaries, fellowships, and specialist training opportunities, including masterclasses led by experts in the field.

  • Join a Global Community of like-minded professionals and connect with some of the world's leading Cataract & Refractive Surgeons.

Membership Types & Fees

ESCRS Membership is designed for professional across the ophthalmology community. 

Membership options are tailored to your stage of career and professional focus.

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Full Ophthalmologist Member

For qualified ophthalmologists looking to advance their knowledge and practice through access to world-class education, research, clinical resources and exclusive member benefits.

1-Year Membership - €170

3-Year Membership - €400

Benefits: Annual Congress & Winter Meeting Registration Discount, Full Access to the ESCRS Learning Hub, EuroTimes & JCRS Print Subscription, Voting Rights for ESCRS Council Leadership, Opportunities to apply for Research Grants, Fellowships, and Masterclasses.

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Trainees & Young Ophthalmologists

For residents of any age and doctors under the age of 30, this membership is free for up to five years and provides access to education, resources and opportunities to support professional development in ophthalmology.

1-Year Membership - FREE

3-Year Membership - FREE

Benefits: Annual Congress & Winter Meeting Registration Discount, Access to the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (JCRS) Online, Full Access to the ESCRS Learning Hub, Opportunities to apply for Research Grants, Fellowships, and Masterclasses.

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Non-Medical Vision Scientists

For non-MD scientists working in academic or research settings who want to stay connected with the latest developments in ophthalmic research and education.

1-Year Membership - €170

3-Year Membership - €400

Benefits: Annual Congress & Winter Meeting Registration Discount, Full Access to the ESCRS Learning Hub, EuroTimes & JCRS Print Subscription.

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