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Archive > June, 2006 Vol. VII, No. 6

The Future of Cataract Surgery

Ophthalmologists talk about what you should expect to see in eye rooms over the next five years.

Daniel Cook, Managing Editor

Evolutionary, not revolutionary. That's the phrase used by Paul Arnold, MD, owner of Arnold Vision in Springfield, Mo., to describe the changes in store for cataract surgery over the next five years. Developments in cataract surgery will involve little advances here and there instead of profound changes to the core standards of the procedure. Here's what you need to know to ensure your facility is outfitted to stay ahead of the curve as IOLs, surgical techniques and equipment continue to evolve.

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