State of the Art Refractive & Cataract Surgery

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Thank you for helping create an event that truly makes an impact.

We're very much looking forward to bringing you another educational event next year - our 25th anniversary.

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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the XXIV State of the Art Refractive & Cataract Surgery meeting.

It was a privilege to welcome such an engaged and enthusiastic group of ophthalmologists, surgeons, trainees, optometrists, and industry partners. Your participation, insightful questions, and willingness to share experiences helped create a truly collaborative and educational environment.

The programme brought together leading experts to explore the latest innovations, technologies, surgical techniques, and practical solutions that are shaping the future of refractive and cataract surgery. Most importantly, it provided an opportunity for colleagues from across the profession to connect, learn from one another, and exchange ideas that will ultimately benefit patient care.

A special thank you to our distinguished faculty, sponsors, and organiser Sharon Milner for their invaluable contributions and commitment to delivering another outstanding event.

We hope you left inspired, informed, and equipped with new insights to take back to your practice. The enthusiasm and engagement throughout the day reaffirm why this meeting continues to be such a valued event within the ophthalmic community.

Thank you for being part of it, and we look forward to welcoming you again next year (Friday 11th June 2027).

Please check your email for your feedback form. Once you have completed this, you will be sent your attendance certificate.

DEEP DIVE: IOLs

Limited Spaces Available – Register Now for Free!

Thursday 18th June 2026

University of Hull, Cottingham Road Hull. HU6 7RX

This exclusive opportunity is completely free, but spaces are verylimited. Don’t miss out - secure your spot today!

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Ruth Lapid-Gortzak is a Cataract, Cornea, and Refractive Surgeon at the UMC Utrecht, the Netherlands, as well as in private practice. Dr. Lapid serves as member of the Board of the INTERNATIONAL INTRAOCULAR IMPLANT CLUB and the Netherlands’ Intra Ocular Implant Club. She is a member of the The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Research Committee, the Video Jury Committee, and the Refractive Surgery Guideline Committee.

Ruth Lapid is an expert in multifocal IOL implantation, complicated cataract surgery and cornea surgery, anterior segment reconstruction, and refractive surgery. She is active in academic research in cataract and refractive surgery outcome studies, and straylight studies in refractive surgery, exploring the use of multifocal IOLs in postlaser eyes, and experimental cornea surgery, such as the first in human study with the EndoArtartificial corneal endothelium, and principal investigator for the CorNeat keratoprosthesis.

In addition, Ruth Lapid acts as an ophthalmic device development expert with the ophthalmic device industries and start-ups. Ruth Lapid is a member of the academic staff and teaches medical students, residents, fellows, and PhD students at the department of Ophthalmology at the UMC in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Join us to hear Ruth's talk on 'ISBCS: routine efficiency or unacceptable risk?'

https://www.visionsurgery.org/registration/

To our valued sponsors, .uki: thank you for continuing to help us make SARCS a successful event.

Your support allows us to elevate the experience for all delegates.

We appreciate your partnership and look forward to future collaborations.

During the meeting, @ Ophthalmics will run a series of small‑group breakout sessions where you can:
- Get hands‑on with Medicontur IOLs – from EDOF innovations to add‑on and Scharioth macular lenses – in a dedicated dry lab area.
- Explore the Ophtec Precizon and Artisan/Artiflex family, and discuss where ACIOLs and phakic lenses fit into your current practice.
- Review phakic IOL patient selection and sizing with experts and try the IPCL injector yourself to see how straightforward the implantation process can be.
- See Toul Operio in action in a live setting, including real‑time particle counting to assess air quality around the surgical field.
- Experience Robomarker for toric alignment and marking, and discuss how to integrate more precise marking into your cataract workflow.

Attendance is free for delegates, but places are limited in each slot to keep the sessions interactive.

Book your preferred time here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ac593w6

This event is powered by partnership - and we couldn’t be more grateful to our sponsors, such as .

Your contribution helps us transform plans into action and ideas into impact.

Thank you for standing beside us and helping create an event that delivers for our delegates.

Whether you are preparing for independent operating or looking to accelerate your development as a cataract surgeon, Deep Dive: IOLs offers a unique opportunity to learn from recognised experts in a highly interactive environment.

Why attend?
• Gain practical tips and real-world surgical pearls
• Learn approaches to managing complex and high-risk cases
• Develop confidence in intraoperative decision-making
• Network with peers and experienced surgeons from across the UK
• Explore the latest innovations shaping modern cataract surgery

Register today (only 4 places left!): https://www.visionsurgery.org/deepdive/