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StudyClinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026

Exposure to and Comfort with Toric and Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lenses: A Survey of Ophthalmology Residents.

Nitya Devireddy, Kathleen Scruggs, Erik Lehman … Seth M Pantanelli
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Industry-subsidized advanced intraocular lens programs linked to more resident cataract surgeries.

Exposure to and Comfort with Toric and Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lenses: A Survey of Ophthalmology Residents.

Nitya Devireddy et al. · Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026
Purpose

To investigate exposure to and comfort with advanced technology intraocular lenses (ATIOLs) and ascertain residency program characteristics predictive of increased exposure and comfort.

Methods

A survey was created in REDCap and distributed to fourth-year (PGY-4) ophthalmology residents across the United States through the Association of University Professors in Ophthalmology (AUPO).

n = 72 residents
Mean 184 vs. 137
Results
Residents in subsidized programs performed more cataract surgeries as primary surgeon.
n = 72 residents
More results

There were 72 residents who completed the survey.

Programs with multiple faculty offering ATIOLs provided greater opportunity for residents to observe preoperative counseling for presbyopia-correcting IOLs (OR 9.49 [1.70-52.8]; p=0.010) and practice preoperative toric IOL counseling themselves (OR 9.89 [1.70-57.6]; p=0.011).

More results

These residents also reported greater comfort with patient selection for presbyopia-correcting IOLs (OR 5.15 [1.05-25.3]; p=0.044).

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Conclusion · 1 of 2

Incorporating exposure to ATIOLs into residency training curricula will equip trainees to be proficient with options that align with patients' expectations.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

This can be achieved by supporting clinician-educator faculty that use ATIOLs themselves and permitting industry representatives to interact with trainees.

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