The IOLMaster®, first launched as a novel approach to obtaining biometric data, has evolved over the past decade to become the predominant device and standard routine as part of a surgeon’s IOL calculations prior to cataract surgery. Previous surveys by SM2 Strategic have documented its value as a tool in modern cataract surgery as well as the ongoing improvement of the platform in terms of both speed and ability to accurately read through dense cataracts.1, 2 Carl Zeiss Meditec (Dublin, CA) recently launched a new innovation that brings the Holladay 2 formula directly into the IOLMaster device, an upgradable feature that is designed to further improve outcomes with added convenience to the surgeon and increased workflow. SM2 Strategic was asked to provide a historical perspective on the evolution of IOL formulas, which was accomplished through a review of the literature and an interview with Jack Holladay, MD, well-known as a surgical innovator, optics expert, and developer of today’s leading Holladay 2 formula…
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