Cataract
September 2021

by Rosa Braga-Mele, MD
Cataract Editor

This is a momentous year for EyeWorld being that it is the 25th anniversary of the publication. I find it incredible that I have been reading it and involved in some manner with ASCRS or EyeWorld for the last 23 years. When I finished my training in 1998, I joined ASCRS as one of my first organizations. I found the Annual Meeting such a positive influence on my learning and career focus. EyeWorld always gave me a great synopsis of what was new and up and coming. ASCRS and EyeWorld have helped shape my career and have helped me make some incredibly invaluable friendships. My journey included being a member of the ASCRS Cataract Clinical Committee, being chair of the Cataract Clinical Committee, being on the ASCRS Governing Board, and being Cataract editor for EyeWorld. I have seen the society and this publication evolve over the past 20+ years to be an amazing education leader and provider of the most up-to-date information.

In this issue, the Cataract section includes many pearls around refractive cataract surgery, particularly with respect to patient education for IOL choices and refractive outcomes, biometry, and new IOL technology. It is important to educate our patients with true informed consent with regard to not only choices but expectations and considerations. Biometry is the cornerstone of best practices and good outcomes. New IOL technology is exciting to help optimize patient outcomes and increasing our portfolios.

I am so proud to be part of this journey with EyeWorld, and I cannot wait to see what the next 25 years bring.