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What’s Unique at Eyecelerator 2026? | AAO 2026
A wave of innovation is rising to the surface in ophthalmology. At Eyecelerator 2026, clinicians, industry leaders and investors came together to discuss emerging technologies, early-stage ideas and the developments that could shape ophthalmology in the years ahead. Kristen Harmon Ingenito, MBA; Riad Sherif, MD; Laura Piila; Robert F.
A Cornea Surgeon’s Experience with MediWorks Scansys | Dr. Leonardo Torquetti
CAKE Cataract Refractive Research Good data leads to good decisions. Combine that with a smooth workflow, and a busy cornea list gets easier to run, with outcomes that are easier to stand behind. Dr. Leonardo Torquetti, founder of Clínica Pará de Minas in Brazil, shares why he uses MediWorks Scansys in his refractive and cataract practice: image quality, reliable data and a reading that does not rest on a single map.
Through the Eyes of a Young Ophthalmologist | David A. Ramirez, MD | AAO 2026
CAKE PIE Business Research What would a first-timer at AAO most want to know? At AAO 2026, Dr. David Ramirez shares the meeting through the eyes of a young ophthalmologist, from the show floor and the Academy Hub to the YO! Lounge and the reunions in the hallways. He also offers advice for first-time attendees and shares what he is taking home. For more, visit aao.org/2026 This content is intended exclusively for healthcare professionals and eye care practitioners.
EVO ICL™: The Standard in Cornea-Preserving Vision Correction | STAAR Surgical™
For patients considering vision correction, the long-term options can matter as much as the correction itself. At ESCRS 2026, Dr. Ali Al Dulaimi, Dr. Su-Yin Koay, Dr. Lucía Cabrillo Estévez, Dr. Nancy Al-Raqqad, Dr. Bader Khayat and Dr. Francesco Bisantis discussed preservation, removability and the role of Collamer™ in the EVO ICL™ by STAAR Surgical™. Learn more at staaruniversity.com. This content is intended exclusively for healthcare professionals and eye care practitioners.
Romeo, Juliet and the Interventional Glaucoma Debate at The Swan After Dark | Nova Eye Medical | ESCRS 2026
CAKE Glaucoma Business Tech and Pharma During the ESCRS 2026, the House of Montague and the House of Capulet met on the banks of the Thames for The Swan After Dark, Nova Eye Medical’s ESCRS 2026 evening at Swan in London. Media MICE CEO Matt Young played Mercutio and master of ceremonies. Dr. Karsten Klabe of Düsseldorf took the stage as Romeo for the Montagues, and Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Nicole Bajic played Juliet for the Capulets.
A New Era in IOLs: The Next-Generation Clareon® Collection | Alcon
CAKE Cataract Tech and Pharma What could the next generation of IOLs bring to patient experience? In this video, Dr. Ramza Diamanti, Dr. Clayton Blehm, Prof. Damien Gatinel and Dr. Morgan Micheletti share their perspectives on the next-generation Clareon® collection, including Clareon® PanOptix® Pro and Clareon® TruPlus.
From Bench to Clinic: Eyebright Medical All Range®IOL | ESCRS 2026
CAKE Cataract Business Research An IOL can impress on the optical bench. Real patients are the tougher test. At ESCRS 2026, Prof. Dr. Gerd Auffarth and Dr. Felix Rombold discussed the Eyebright Medical All Range® IOL, from its bench performance to their experience with the lens in clinical practice. They cover its optical performance and material characteristics and share their early observations in patients.
Eyecelerator: Where Ophthalmic Innovation Comes Together | AAO 2026
CAKE Business Research What does it take to move ophthalmic innovation from an idea toward real-world impact? In this video, Dr. Gil Kliman, Dr. Stephen D. McLeod and Dr. Allen C. Ho share their perspectives on Eyecelerator and its role in bringing together innovators across ophthalmology. From drugs and devices to artificial intelligence and emerging approaches such as optogenetics, the meeting creates opportunities for collaboration across the field.
Optogenetics with Nanoscope Therapeutics | Samuel B. Barone, MD | Eyecelerator
CAKE Business Research What keeps an innovator pushing when the science is breaking entirely new ground? Fresh off optogenetics winning the Nobel Prize, Samuel B. Barone, MD, of Nanoscope Therapeutics sat down at Eyecelerator to discuss what the technology is, its potential across retinal conditions, and what it feels like to advance prize-winning science alongside fellow pioneers in the trenches.
AI and the Business of Retina | AAO 2026
What happens when AI reaches a busy retina clinic? At AAO 2026, Drs. Sharon Fekrat and Aaron Lee discuss AI and the business of retina, including tools such as Scout, and what it will take for AI to fit the pace of a retina practice. They also share their take on Retina Subspecialty Day and where they see the field heading. For more, visit aao.org/2026. This content is intended exclusively for healthcare professionals and eye care practitioners. It is not intended for the general public.
New Orleans Let the Good Times Roll at AAO 2026 | MICE TV
CAKE Business Research What are the people building eye care’s next tools working on right now? In this AAO 2026 Conference Coverage Report from New Orleans, MICE TV follows the meeting from the Eyecelerator kickoff, where founders, investors and industry leaders gathered, to two innovators. Pradipta Chowdhury, a final-year medical student, discusses a smartphone AI tool for early eye screening, and Seph Jensen, CEO of Balance Ophthalmics, shares a new approach to glaucoma care.
What’s New in the World of Retina? | AAO 2026
What could change the way retina specialists practice over the next five years? At AAO 2026, Drs. Imaan Zera Kherani, Jennifer Irene Lim and Jason Hsu, share their perspectives on the developments shaping retinal care, from research that has influenced clinical decisions to emerging approaches for severe geographic atrophy, including the PRIMA photovoltaic implant. They also look ahead to where they see the field heading. For more, visit aao.org/2026.
Retinal Therapies: What Could Change in the Next 5 Years? | AAO 2026
CAKE PIE Business What do the retinal therapies in development tell us about where treatment is heading? At AAO 2026, Dr. Charles Wykoff, Dr. Donald D’Amico and Dr. Ehsan Rahimy discuss emerging approaches to retinal disease, from investigational therapies including tarcocimab and tabirafusp for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and remigromig for diabetic macular edema (DME) to the PRIMA photovoltaic subretinal implant for end-stage geographic atrophy.
Damage Control Ophthalmology: The Leonard Apt Lecture at AAO 2026
His medals, the Army general jokes, are mostly for stomach bugs in foreign countries. His real legacy is saving children’s eyes with borrowed tools in a war zone that had no ophthalmologist. The patient is an Afghan child. He was standing next to another child who stepped on a landmine. It’s taken a week to reach the combat support hospital at Bagram, and the globe has ruptured, limbus to limbus. There’s no ophthalmologist on staff, because nobody thought the war would need one.
Fuwala is Here: The First Social Magazine in Middle East Ophthalmology | ESO 2026
Fuwala is ready, are you? The Emirates Society of Ophthalmology unveils something unexpected from the world of eye care: Fuwala: Through Our Lens, the first social magazine in Middle East ophthalmology. More than a publication, it’s a curated experience of stories, science and community, delivered with the spirit of Emirati hospitality. Pick up your exclusive copy at the ESO 2026 conference. Learn more at esouae.ae.
From India to Global Infrastructure: Appasamy Associates at ESCRS 2026
CAKE Cataract Business Research What does it take to build a global infrastructure business from a company rooted in India? At ESCRS 2026, Matt Young speaks with Senthil Kumar and Javier Volosin about the evolution of Appasamy Associates—from its traditional focus on India to its growing international presence. They discuss the company’s expanding distribution, its broadening ophthalmic portfolio and what’s driving the next chapter of international growth. Visit www.appasamy.com to learn more.
Aston University Puts Blink Frames Smart Glasses to Work on Myopia Research
Patient recall makes shaky data. Can sensor-packed frames do better? Aston is finding out. Aston University researchers are testing whether smart eyewear can succeed where patient memory often falls short: recording how much time people spend outdoors, doing near work and wearing their spectacles.
Dr. Eric Rosenberg Faces the Empire of Imitation | MANI
CAKE Visionary Voices Research You can steal tools. You can’t steal understanding. In this anime-inspired story featuring Dr. Eric Rosenberg, an empire built on imitation discovers that invention is only part of the equation. Japanese steel. Attention to detail. The right tools. The right partners. When complications arise, understanding matters. Visit MANI at AAO 2026 (Booth #1063), and head to www.mani-us.com to learn more.
RayOne Galaxy Spiral IOL for Spectacle Independence | Prof. Dr Mahipal S. Sachdev | Centre For Sight
CAKE Cataract Research What makes an IOL a surgeon’s go-to choice? In this video, Padma Shree Awardee, Prof. Dr. Mahipal S. Sachdev, Chairman and Medical Director of @Centre for Sight Eye Hospitals, shares his experience with the RayOne Galaxy Spiral IOL and explains why he recommends it for patients seeking spectacle independence.
Where Difficult Cases Become Real Learning | Brave Cases at ESCRS 2026
CAKE Glaucoma Clinical Trials Research Tough cases. Tough questions. No sitting on the sidelines. At ESCRS 2026, Brave Cases – Real Learning put challenging cases under the spotlight…and put the audience in the hot seat. Cases sparked discussion, audience polls and expert reactions, with Dr. Richard Packard calling the shots as referee and Dr. Ruth Lapid-Gortzak steering the conversation. No passive learning. No easy answers. Just real cases, real debate and real clinical takeaways.
3D Operating Microscope Showdown | ESCRS 2026
CAKE Business Research Tech and Pharma This was no ordinary microscope demo. At ESCRS 2026, the 3D Operating Microscope Showdown put leading visualization technologies head-to-head, with live demonstrations, big names and plenty of action on stage. From impressive systems to hands-on test drives, the session offered a fast-paced look at what 3D visualization can bring to the OR and where surgical visualization could be heading next.
My Turning Point
CAKE Glaucoma Research Dr. Manjool Shah thought he understood what good glaucoma care looked like: a patient who never missed a drop. Then he met a patient who challenged that assumption. One conversation changed the way Dr. Shah thought about adherence, glaucoma treatment and what it really means to care for the person behind the diagnosis. Watch as he shares the encounter that became his turning point…and why it changed the way he practices.
Beacon’s One-Time Gene Therapy Improves Low-Light Vision in Phase II XLRP Trial
Laru-zova clears its primary endpoint in the dark. Now comes the brighter glare of regulatory review. X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) has no approved treatment, but a one-time gene therapy may help patients hold their own once the lights go down. Beacon Therapeutics (London, UK) reported that its pivotal Phase II/III VISTA trial met its primary endpoint at 12 months.
AAO 2026 by the Numbers | Oct. 9–12 in New Orleans
CAKE PIE Business What does the world’s most comprehensive ophthalmology meeting look like by the numbers? This data visualization brings the scale of AAO 2026 to life, including 500+ educational activities, 300+ CME sessions, 700+ posters and 450+ exhibitors. AAO 2026 brings ophthalmologists from more than 100 countries together in New Orleans, Oct. 9–12, for four days of education, innovation and connection. Come be part of the global ophthalmology community at AAO 2026.
SightScore™ for Glaucoma Risk with Dr. Austin Lifferth | Seonix Bio
CAKE Business Tech and Pharma Indiana optometrist Dr. Austin Lifferth walks us through how he uses SightScore™ by Seonix Bio to help assess glaucoma risk in his patients. Genetic testing for glaucoma risk can provide an early warning signal. SightScore™ starts with a simple saliva sample, analyzes multiple genetic risk markers and delivers a report in about four weeks.
Locked In: Teleon’s Case for Precision at ESCRS 2026
Selecting the right lens is only half the match. Teleon’s ESCRS events make the case for winning the other half too…where the lens actually settles. A premium intraocular lens (IOL) can be selected with data, calculated to a fraction of a diopter, and still land in the wrong place. Effective lens position shifts with capsular contraction, fibrosis and anatomy the surgeon can’t fully control once the incision closes.
CAKE 31 Crumbs | Mastering the Anterior Game | MICE TV
CAKE 31 is fresh out of the oven, and Mastering the Anterior Game is on the menu, serving up complex cases from cataract and cornea to glaucoma and more. – Dr. Tsuyoshi Sato pushes nuclear fragmentation to the extreme, dividing the lens into eight pieces. – Dr. William Trattler breaks down when to adapt, when to stop and when to hand off a cataract surgery that’s gone off script. – And a flying cannula raises the question: Is it operator error or an engineering flaw hiding in plain sight?
Should Monofocal+ Become the Default? | Arena Debate at ESCRS 2026
CAKE Visionary Voices Cataract Research One question. Two sides. Let the debate begin. At the ESCRS 2026 Arena Debate, the question was simple, but the answer was anything but: Should monofocal+ be the default standard of care in routine cataract surgery? With opposing views taking the stage, the debate put clinical priorities, patient expectations and the future of routine cataract surgery under the spotlight. Watch the highlights and decide where you stand. Visit www.escrs.org/ to learn more.
2026 ESCRS Humanitarian Service Awards
What does it take to change lives through eye care? At ESCRS 2026, the Humanitarian Service Award recognized exceptional efforts to expand access to quality eye care for underserved communities around the world. From surgery and clinician training to infrastructure and outreach, the award celebrates work that goes beyond the OR to create lasting impact, with a charitable grant of up to €100,000 supporting the recipient’s chosen organization.
ESCRS 2026 Opening Ceremony & Ridley Medal Lecture | A Moment to Remember
CAKE Visionary Voices Business The stage is set. The room is full. ESCRS 2026 is officially underway. From the energy of the Opening Ceremony hosted by Prof. Burkhard Dick to the distinguished Ridley Medal Lecture delivered by Prof. Oliver Findl, the opening session brought together a packed auditorium, big moments and the people shaping ophthalmology today. Experience the atmosphere, hear highlights from the speakers and see how ESCRS 2026 opened on a high note. Visit www.escrs.org/ to learn more.
Rethinking Premium IOLs for Challenging Eyes at ESCRS 2026
SIFI experts discuss patient selection and optical innovation Premium intraocular lens (IOL) technology is moving beyond the routine cataract patient, with careful implantee selection opening potential options for challenging eyes. It could be time to rethink premium IOL options for tricky patients. Speaking at the SIFI booth on Day 2 of the 44th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS 2026), three ophthalmic experts— Prof. Rita Mencucci (Italy), Prof.
The Full Spectrum of Sight: Eyebright’s IOL Strategy for Lifelong Vision
For most of IOL history, patients have had to choose a distance. Eyebright’s newest lenses aim to close that gap. Nine million implantations. Thirty-plus countries.
Mission Aborted - Media MICE
The art of knowing when to stop Some cataracts complicate. Others just refuse to cooperate. Here’s how Dr. William Trattler decides when to push through and when to hand off the eye entirely. Modern cataract surgery is one of the safest and most successful procedures in medicine, but not every case behaves.
Precision with a Dual Purpose: Inside the AT LUCIA toric IOL
Cataract surgery with astigmatism correction is becoming essential for a high level of patient satisfaction as the rate of astigmatism cases increase. ZEISS’s newest IOL is built to correct both in one lens. The AT LUCIA toric intraocular lens (IOL) makes its global launch at the 44th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS 2026) in London.
Global Refractive Summit: The Future of Personalized Refractive Surgery | ESCRS 2026
CAKE Refractive Research Refractive surgery is personal. So why should the approach be one-size-fits-all? At ESCRS 2026, the Global Refractive Summit brought leading experts together to examine how personalized approaches are shaping the future of refractive surgery. Dr. Josefina Botta shared what makes the summit special and takes us inside the Personalized Refractive Surgery session, exploring the ideas and approaches at the heart of this evolving field. Visit www.escrs.org/ to learn more.
Inside The Innovators Den | ESCRS iNovation® Day 2026
CAKE Business Research Three innovators. One winning pitch. At iNovation® Day 2026, The Innovators Den: EyeCare Pioneers put the spotlight on emerging ideas in eye care, giving three finalists the chance to pitch their innovations…and one the chance to take home the winning prize. Hear from Jim Mazzo and Bradley Fundingsland on what makes the session a standout part of iNovation Day. Then meet this year’s winner and hear what the experience means for the next stage of their innovation.
FLIGHT Makes the Case for Novel, Incision-Free Glaucoma Care at ESCRS 2026
With 48-month outcomes now presented and its first commercial procedures completed in Europe, a novel, incision-free trabeculotomy is positioning itself as an option earlier in the glaucoma treatment paradigm. Interventional glaucoma often finds its opening during cataract surgery. Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and sustained-release implants have already broken from that pattern, but most MIGS devices remain tied to the cataract timeline.
Effortless, Objective IOP Measurement: See the Tono-Vera® Tonometer Advantage
Fast, reliable IOP readings your patients (and techs) will love. No drops, no dread, no drama. You already know how critical accurate intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements are. From glaucoma detection to pre- and post-op as well as routine examinations, getting IOP right is non-negotiable. But getting quick, consistent, accurate readings with minimal patient stress can be a bottleneck…especially when you’re working outside the ideal exam setup or relying on technicians.
One Glaucoma Laser Strategy: SLT + TriSpectrum CPC | A.R.C Laser
CAKE Business Tech and Pharma Four treatment approaches. Two lasers. One brand. “Glaucoma treatment is a journey, and each stage comes with different treatment goals,” says Dr. Natalia Palarie. With CTO 532 and FOX IV 810, A.R.C. Laser brings SLT and TriSpectrum CPC (µ-CPC, s-CPC and CPC) together in one brand, supporting tailored treatment goals at every stage of glaucoma. Natalia framed it perfectly: The right strategy. The right technology. The right time.
Beyond the Optics: Step Inside the Eyebright Experience at ESCRS 2026
CAKE Business Tech and Pharma What comes next in vision care? At ESCRS 2026, Eyebright Medical brings together innovations across the vision care lifecycle, from cataract and refractive surgery to myopia management. Explore the All Range™ IOL, Max Vision® and Loong Crystal® PR lens, and hear expert perspectives from Prof. Gerd U. Auffarth and Dr. med. Felix Rombold.
3D Operating Microscope Showdown + Surgical Saves | ESCRS 2026
CAKE Cataract Business What can a 3D operating microscope really do in expert hands? At ESCRS 2026, two back-to-back sessions put 3D visualization to the test on Sunday, September 13, in Victoria Room 3. 3D Operating Microscope ShowdownWatch top surgeons break down what these systems can actually do in the OR. ⌚12:30–14:00 BST 3D Global Surgical Saves Watch challenging cases and catch every save in 3D. ⌚14:30–16:00 BST Two sessions. One immersive experience.
Power distance orientation and the attitudinal mechanisms linking servant leadership to innovative work behaviour among Vietnamese public servants
1 INTRODUCTION Amid rapidly evolving socio-economic conditions, citizens increasingly expect public sector organisations to foster innovative work behaviour (IWB), defined as employees’ initiation, promotion, and implementation of ideas in their work roles (Janssen, 2000). IWB is critical because frontline public servants directly influence operational efficiency and service quality (Hansen & Pihl-Thingvad, 2019; Zou, 2024).
Fuwala is Coming | Emirates Society of Ophthalmology
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Beyond the Clinic: Build the Skills to Lead, Innovate and Grow | ESCRS 2026 | Vision to Venture
You were trained to operate. But what about everything else? Ophthalmology today demands more than clinical expertise. The ESCRS Leadership, Business & Innovation programme is built for ophthalmologists looking to strengthen the skills that help them lead, build and grow beyond the clinic. At ESCRS 2026 in London, explore three sessions on Sunday, 13 September at Capital Suite 2–4: Podium Presentation Skills | 09:00–11:00 Wealth vs.
Streamline Your Alignment with Cassini Connect OR
CAKE Cataract Business Over 60% of eyes demonstrate clinically significant cyclotorsion between preoperative imaging and surgery.¹ Small variabilities, compounding across the workflow. Connected, they’re easier to contain. See how at ESCRS 2026. Continuity starts here. Find us at Booth D370, Excel London, 11–14 September. ¹Trattler W., ASCRS Annual Meeting, 2026. Not approved for sale in all markets. Product availability and specifications may vary by region.
Cataract Surgery, Vitreous Floaters and Contrast Sensitivity: Why Visual Acuity is Not the Whole Story
Excellent acuity—yet an unhappy patient? Following successful cataract surgery, vitreous floaters that were previously unnoticed may become visually significant. They can impair perceived visual quality despite a well-positioned intraocular lens (IOL) and good postoperative acuity by increasing straylight and reducing contrast sensitivity. This article examines the clinical relevance of vitreous opacities and discusses a non-invasive supportive treatment option for affected patients.
Is MIGS worth it?
CAKE Visionary Voices Glaucoma Is MIGS worth it? Ask Dr. Tosin Smith, and the answer starts 15 years ago. Long before today’s long-term data, she performed one of her first MIGS procedures on a patient with IOP in the 30s. Fifteen years later? Still off drops. Still controlled. Was that enough to convince her? Not quite. Years of clinical experience, and the evidence that followed, sealed the deal. Watch Dr. Smith explain why she’s firmly in the “yes” camp.
The Interventional Glaucoma Movement is Here | GIG Symposium at ESCRS
CAKE Glaucoma Business The first Global Interventional Glaucoma Day is here—the moment we stop waiting and start intervening earlier to protect vision. Join the GIG Symposium on Saturday 12 September, 16:30–17:30 at Excel London (Capital Suite ⅞). Featuring Christine Funke, Imran Masood, Antoine Labbé and Karl Mercieca. Visit the Glaukos IG CORNER at Booth #E.233 for three enlightening activities. Be part of the movement.
ESCRS Glaucoma Day 2026: What’s Next in Glaucoma Care | London
CAKE Glaucoma Business Glaucoma care is changing.
MST: 50 Years…and Counting | Designed with Surgeons, Refined by Experience
CAKE Cataract Business Tech and Pharma Every instrument begins with a problem in the OR. For 50 years, MST (MicroSurgical Technology) has partnered with surgeons to transform those challenges into solutions, refining instruments through collaboration, innovation and decades of real-world feedback. Founded in 1976, the company built its reputation on listening to surgeons and obsessing over the details, sometimes down to a quarter-millimeter adjustment.
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