Mainstream consumers’ experiences foster more rapid adoption across the spectrum of technological innovation, including what you have to offer as an eye surgeon.
In 2010, ophthalmologists became aware of the next big revolution in the field: using a femtosecond laser to perform cataract surgery. Seemingly out of nowhere, four companies emerged with announcements, booth demonstrations, and approvals. Those fortunate to be at the Aspen Invitational refractive Symposium in March of that year sat in awe as Stephen Slade, MD, showed videos of his first cases. These were performed not experimentally outside the United States but commercially, and fully FDA approved, in his Houston-based office. Yes, his office, not the surgery center or hospital…
