Cataract & Refractive

The 3rd Winterthur Ophthalmology Symposium in Winterthur, Switzerland, on 12–13 March 2026 will feature plenary talks, hands-on workshops, satellite sessions, poster presentations, and a gala honoring the Otto Haab Medal.

The certification supports continued European market access as the Medical Device Regulation imposes stricter requirements on manufacturers.

Phakic IOLs deliver a “wow” factor to refractive surgery patients, says Matteo Piovella, MD

Clinicians must assume responsibility for this common surgical concern

The satellite of the US-based University of Miami Health System will offer a “full spectrum of ophthalmic services” in the United Arab Emirates

A recently-updated textbook details major developments in therapeutic and cosmetic keratopigmentation, including superficial and intrastromal techniques

The full range of vision lens debuted at the 2025 ESCRS meeting in Copenhagen

Research finding challenge the widely-held notion that cosmetic contact lenses are the safest technique for changing eye colour

The procurement follows an 18-month pilot at a high-volume surgery in Dundee, Scotland

At the ESCRS meeting, cataract surgeons can get familiar with BVI's Virtuoso platform and VirtuaLens' immersive VR IOL simulator

Alcon, Bausch + Lomb and Johnson & Johnson will debut new research findings during the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark

New support offers a streamlined experience for surgeons and patients

The transaction is anticipated to close in 6 to 12 months subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval

Frank Kerkhoff, MD, shares his experiences with the Johnson & Johnson Tecnis Odyssey lens

Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology demonstrated the next-generation strategy for sustainable synthesis

Alcon's Clareon Panoptix Pro IOL enhances cataract surgery with advanced light utilization and low visual disturbance.

The trifocal IOL is designed to deliver lower light scatter and higher-reported light utilisation

SpaMedica to offer free transport for all NHS cataract patients, supporting community care and reducing health inequalities.

A new functional classification can help achieve precise vision goals

Johann Krüger, MD, shares insights from 26 years of experience

The Tecnis Odyssey, launched in the US in October 2024, is now available in Europe, the Middle East and Canada

A new study compared results to determine a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the grade of surgeon and ISBCS outcomes

The 0.1 mg/ml atropine eye drop for paediatric myopia is licensed from Sydnexis, Inc.

Prof Alió was commended for his work in microincisional cataract surgery and accommodative IOLs for presbyopia