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Alcon’s Clareon TruPlus adds an enhanced monofocal option aimed at improving intermediate vision while preserving distance quality, with real‑world outcomes yet to be defined.

The first fully robot‑assisted cataract surgery marks a feasibility milestone that may shape future discussions around surgical precision, ergonomics, and access—but remains early in clinical validation.

According to Elizabeth Cifers, MBA, a practice management consultant specializing in retina practice: “The key is to focus on medical necessity for the information the test will provide, rather than ordering an OCTA routinely.”

“This acquisition immediately advances Biogen’s ongoing transformation… with two approved, best-in-class medicines that complement our existing portfolio.”
— Christopher Viehbacher, President and CEO, Biogen

According to the study, the “tilt and tumble technique” for cataract surgery is significantly faster than the traditional divide and conquer approach while demonstrating comparable safety, energy use, and postoperative outcomes.

“In discussions with ophthalmologists and optometrists, nearly all say they would choose SLT first if it were their own eye. However, when asked how often their patients receive SLT as initial therapy, most report rates around 10%.” – John Berdahl, MD, Vance Thompson Vision