
By letting patients “see” their options before surgery, virtual reality may eliminate confusion, boost confidence, and strengthen surgeon–patient trust.
Robert H. Osher, MD, is Osher is professor of ophthalmology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; medical director emeritus, Cincinnati Eye Institute in Ohio; and founder and editor, Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, and Glaucoma Surgery.

By letting patients “see” their options before surgery, virtual reality may eliminate confusion, boost confidence, and strengthen surgeon–patient trust.

Published: September 19th 2025 | Updated: November 5th 2025

Published: September 19th 2025 | Updated: November 5th 2025