5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Lumenis launched “Preventing 20/Unhappy: A Field Guide for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons” at the 2026 American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.

• 2

  The guide aims to help surgeons identify ocular surface disease that may contribute to the “unhappy 20/20 patient” and manage it throughout the surgical journey.

• 3

  The guide combines current research, clinical insights, and practical strategies for incorporating ocular surface care into existing workflows.

• 4

  Its clinical section covers preoperative screening, treatment selection, patient conversations, and postoperative care, while its implementation section addresses practice value, team assembly, and st

• 5

  The guide draws on insights from 5 surgeons and 6 studies, includes 6 tear-out clinical tools, and discusses treatment planning and surgical readiness after ocular surface disease is detected.