What’s new in cataract and refractive surgery?

The 36th Congress of the European Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) took place in Vienna this year. It is arguably the leading international cataract and refractive surgery Congress, attracting more than 9,000 surgeons, optometrists, nurses, healthcare professionals, academics, manufacturers and industry representatives from 123 countries.

As Professor Béatrice Cochener, ESCRS President, pointed out at the opening ceremony, ‘The numbers tell their own story’ going on to say the Congress had 16 symposia, 572 free papers, 120 instructional courses, 77 wet labs, and a vibrant trade exhibition with more than 326 exhibiting companies.

At ESCRS Congresses, the latest technological innovations in cataract and refractive surgery are showcased and cutting-edge topics are discussed by panels of internationally renowned expert clinicians, vision scientists and other key opinion leaders. This year’s Congress saw the introduction of new features, such as a free paper forum, designed to facilitate greater interaction between presenters and their audiences.