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    The COS is an interdenominational society of eye surgeons and physicians who confess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.  We welcome any eye surgeon who professes faith to join our society.  While our membership is primarily within the United States, we have a growing international membership.

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Eye doctors who love God’s word

Our signature event has been our annual meeting which takes place in late July or early August each year. This event is family friendly with events for spouses and children. You'll find great fellowship, scientific lectures, a mission's day and more . . .
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First Class Medicine

Practicing our profession in a spirit of love

Founder, J. Lawton Smith never actually used the phrase "practicing first class medicine in a spirit of love", however this represents what he shared with his fellows. Striving for excellence in all things we do is important in a precise field like ophthalmology. It becomes even more important to bring glory to the one who gives us our gifts . . .
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Servant Eye Care

Following the greatest example

Matthew 20:34 states that "Jesus touched their eyes and had compassion on them. Immediately they received their sight and followed him." Our eyesight is so precious that the process of restoring it has the power to change lives. The bar is set high here for eye care providers certainly . . .
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We are passionate about Sight and Light

We believe all ophthalmologists should work hand in hand with God. For vision to occur, one needs sight and light.

While ophthalmologists work on the first part, if God were to turn out the light, we're all without a job!

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“What a blessing it was to be able to attend this year's meeting. I was in awe the whole weekend over how God is using so many of his people as instruments for changing lives, all over around the world. Praise be to God for this organization and its people!”
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light of ChristJoin the COS and Dr. Art Shedden Sunday, Sept 29th, at 8:15pm EST, for the next COS Share the Light Bible Study!  You may join on phone or computer or tablet and the details to join are all here.   

You will be blessed and challenged during this time online and be able to share, discuss or just listen to the conversation.   Dr. Shedden will be unpacking the Jewish Festivals and revealing to us how they all point to Jesus.   

If interested, please click this link on Sunday - Sept 29th at 8:15pm EST.  We'd love to have you involved!!
If you want to know the future schedule or have questions, please send an email to: drew@cosw.org.

We hope you will join us! 

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Don't miss past COS president, Dr. Stan Pletcher, MD, speak on

"Eyes for Mission
- Mission for Eyes" 

What can getting involved in missions look like for the ophthalmologist?

Also, Dr. Duranda Ash will give an update on the Hurricane Dorian relief efforts.


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 Join Drew Caldwell in the first podcast as he interviews Dr. Glenn Strauss about the importance of spiritual formation and how it can look like for a doctor or a doctor in training.

 

saltlightThe Salt and Light Podcast is a new ministry of the Christian Ophthalmology Society.  Each episode features ophthalmologists who share some of their journey including nuggets of truth for any ophthalmologist that seeks to follow Christ.

 

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Our ASCRS COS Breakfast was well attended and we were privleged to hear Dr. Daniel Chang, Dr. Kevin Barber and Justin Cave, MBA who spoke about the nonprofit - ACE Global which is woring to provide innovative eyecare solutions for the underserved.  

You will enjoy this livestream from the meeting.

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Annie Moses Band

If you have kids involved in any music at all, you definitely won't want to miss this summer's meeting.  The COS has been given the rare opportunity to have our children mentored by musicians in this wonderful family group.  Your kids will be inspired and challenged and will be a part of the evening concert on Saturday night!   Lessons will be provided to your kids for no extra charges if you attend the meeting.  (what other ophthalmology meeting has an opportunity like this!!)

The female spouse meeting will also be led by members of this group.  Your spouse will be blessed for sure this year!

The Annie Moses Band is an incredible band made up of talented siblings who have been performing nationally together for many years.   This phenomenal group will be featured throughout the entire 43rd annual meeting in Kansas City and you won't want to miss this opportunity to see them.   Read about their story here.

 If you have interest in your children (age 5 - 17) getting involved in the music program with the band, please fill out this brief survey:  CLICK HERE

  Register now for our annual meeting!

Click here to hear more of their wonderful music.

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  1. BiMonthly "Share the Light" Virtual Bible Study for Ophthalmologists
  2. The J. Lawton Smith Lecture Series
  3. J Lawton Smith Award Recipients
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