Program Description

With a growing number of refractive IOL options available, the challenge for surgeons is no longer finding a lens. It’s matching the right lens to the right patient. In this expert consensus supplement, program director Marjan Farid, MD, and faculty William K. Christian, MD; Niraj Desai, MD; Sumitra S. Khandelwal, MD; Julie Schallhorn, MD; and George O. Waring IV, MD, share how they approach lens selection in practice, drawing on survey data from the expert group and real-world cases.

Explore how the Functional Vision Framework can bring a shared vocabulary to IOL categories, why ocular health and surface optimization must be prioritized, and how to build a diverse lens portfolio where each technology serves a distinct patient phenotype. Learn how the faculty set realistic expectations, manage astigmatism, and handle dissatisfied patients, with cases spanning irregular corneas, stable keratoconus, and retinal pathology.

Walk away with practical strategies to expand your refractive practice and deliver the visual outcomes your patients are hoping for.

Faculty

• Marjan Farid, MD, Program Director
• William K. Christian, MD
• Niraj Desai, MD
• Sumitra S. Khandelwal, MD
• Julie Schallhorn, MD

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Use a patient-centered framework to match the right refractive IOL to each patient’s vision goals, lifestyle, and eye health.
• Apply advanced diagnostics to improve refractive accuracy and reduce postoperative surprises.
• Build a diverse lens portfolio that serves a wider range of patients.
• Set realistic patient expectations and strengthen informed consent through clearer communication.

Supporter

This activity is supported by unrestricted educational grant from Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.

Credit

This enduring educational activity is eligible for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.