Our April issue arrives ahead of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Annual Meeting. This is a big issue that reflects the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of refractive and cataract surgery. We have packed these pages with practical insights and expert discussions centered on advancing patient care and refining our surgical approaches.
In “LASIK Stories: Expect the Unexpected,” several surgeons offer fascinating firsthand accounts of particularly challenging or surprising cases in refractive surgery. These stories highlight the unpredictability of surgery and the adaptability required to deliver the best outcomes. In “How to Position Refractive Surgeries in Your Practice,” Soosan Jacobs, MD, outlines how successful integration requires not just clinical expertise, but also patient education, technological investments, and a long-term strategic approach. For those of us performing these procedures, her insights serve as a roadmap for growth and sustainability.
In “Optimizing IOL Outcomes,” Cathleen McCabe, MD, emphasizes the importance of preoperative testing and expectation-setting in optimizing IOL outcomes—critical components of achieving patient satisfaction in cataract surgery. In “Presbyopia Surgical Treatments,” Kathryn M. Hatch, MD, provides tips for talking to patients about today’s expanding array of surgical options for presbyopia. We also explore eye drops for presbyopia and what’s on the horizon for this emerging category. As innovation continues to reshape how we manage age-related vision changes, staying informed will be key to offering our patients the best possible solutions.
As we prepare to gather at ASCRS, let this issue serve as both a preview and a guide to some of the most pressing conversations in ophthalmology today. In cataract and refractive surgery, our shared goal remains the same: delivering exceptional visual outcomes that enhance our patients’ lives.
See you at ASCRS, and stay tuned for our coverage from the meeting! OM
