Expert Interviews

Jai Parekh, MD, MA, FAAO, says AI is poised to transform eye care—from retinal and glaucoma imaging to cataract surgery—without disrupting it.

Radhika Rampat, MBBS, FRCOphth, discusses how AI is already shaping intraocular lens selection and keratoconus screening, and where anterior segment imaging and patient-facing AI tools are headed next.

At ESCRS 2026, Adam Muzychuk, MD, shares real-world data showing the enVista Envy IOL matches clinical trial outcomes, even in eyes with residual refractive error.

Two-year data presented at ESCRS 2026 show the ELIOS excimer laser procedure sustained IOP reduction and kept most glaucoma patients medication-free.

At ESCRS 2026, Zoltan Z. Nagy, MD, reported that femtosecond laser trabeculotomy (FLigHT) cut intraocular pressure by 27% at 48 months in open-angle glaucoma, with a stable, incision-free safety profile.

A prospective French study found intraoperative OCT most valuable for measuring key surgical distances in deep sclerectomy and MIGS procedures, and useful for training residents.

ESCRS 2026 real-world data: aceclidine (VIZZ; LENZ Therapeutics) drops show fast onset, high satisfaction for presbyopia.

Three-year ESCRS 2026 data show trans-epithelial PRK matches conventional PRK in refractive outcomes, safety, and pain, with faster surgical time.

A real-world study of an enhanced monofocal IOL found most patients achieved 20/20 distance vision and functional intermediate vision without glasses, according to Jai Parekh, MD, MA, FAAO, at ESCRS 2026.

At ESCRS 2026 in London, Radhika Rampat, MBBS, FRCOphth, describes bringing low-level light therapy into her refractive practice, from dry eye care to chalazion treatment and pre-surgical ocular surface optimisation.

Suzana Konjevoda, MD, presents data at ESCRS 2026 showing citicoline eye drops aid corneal nerve recovery post-cataract surgery.

Real-world data show tear film and Schirmer improvements with two preservative-free dry eye drops at ESCRS 2026.

Suzana Konjevoda, MD, previews ESCRS 2026, highlighting new IOLs, presbyopia correction, AI in everyday practice, and advances in post-cataract surgery recovery and comfort.

Piotr A. Woźniak, MD, PhD, previews the ESCRS' growing focus on AI-assisted digital surgery and an expanding dry eye programme.

A VR lens simulator used at InVision Eye Care lifted premium IOL conversion rates from 30%-35% to the mid-40s

Ashraf Ahmad, MD, explains what tear breakup time testing shows and why results vary between clinic visits.

Amy Zhang, MD, discusses coverage barriers to home IOP monitoring, a surgical ergonomics habit for early-career surgeons, and glaucoma's role in burnout.

Amy Zhang, MD, on why self-care alone won't fix physician burnout and what health systems need to address instead.

Amy Zhang, MD, on the ergonomic habits and equipment changes that protect ophthalmic surgeons' careers long-term.

Capsulotomy size may not be refractive neutral: a larger opening shifted the IOL about 120 µm posteriorly in thin lenses and anteriorly in thick ones in a paired-eye study.

Cataract surgery becomes refractive: learn how IOL choices and preop counseling across distance, intermediate and near turn 20/20 into 20/happy.

Dry eye cases rise with heavy screen use and younger patients; learn modern workups spotlighting MGD, etiology-driven treatments, and collaborative care reshaping outcomes.

Optometrist–ophthalmologist co-management targets dry eye early, improves cataract and refractive surgery satisfaction, and uses advanced diagnostics and treatments for healthier ocular surfaces.

Ultra-widefield pediatric retinal scans plus adaptable AI reveal hidden eye issues during routine visits, enabling comfortable, scalable screening and earlier specialist referrals.

Caveolin‑1 is a membrane-associated protein expressed in many cell types that plays a key role in modulating inflammatory signaling.

Jay Chhablani, MD, a retina specialist from UPMC Vision Institute and director of the Choroidal Analysis and Research Lab at the University of Pittsburgh, discussed recent advancements in choroidal imaging.

Uveitis expert Nisha Acharya, recipient of ARVO’s Mildred Weisenfeld Award, discusses how clinical trials and big data are reshaping treatment, vaccination, and vision outcomes.

Paul Nderitu discusses Global RETFound, a diverse, worldwide retinal AI model that outperforms existing tools and sets a new standard for equitable, open-access medical AI.