AECOS is a truly unique society organized to foster communication and cooperation between leading anterior segment surgeons, ophthalmic industry executives, select venture capitalists, and technology entrepreneurs. Chartered in 2011 as a small but dynamic society, AECOS membership is responsibly expanded each year to infuse the organization with fresh ideas and influential new thought leaders. AECOS programs are strategically developed to encourage interaction and facilitate challenging discussion on current as well as new technology development, clinical studies and opportunities for patient and physician advocacy.