Listen to Patients: Choose the Right IOL
summary of the Healio Article:
This article from Healio reports on advice from Audrey Talley Rostov, MD, regarding choosing the right intraocular lens (IOL) for patients. Here are the key points:
* Prioritize Ocular Surface Disease: Surgeons shoudl address any existing ocular surface disease before proceeding with IOL selection.
* Patient-Centric Approach: Listening to patients adn understanding their visual needs and desires is crucial for triumphant IOL selection.
* Many Options Available: There are numerous excellent IOL choices available to surgeons today.
* Important Considerations: Factors like the ocular surface and higher-order aberrations should be considered during the selection process.
Source: The information was presented by Dr.Rostov at hawaiian Eye 2026 (January 17-23, 2026, Waikoloa, Hawaii).
Disclosures: Dr.Rostov has financial disclosures with several companies including AbbVie, Bausch + Lomb, glaukos, and Zeiss, among others.