The 7th annual EURETINA Clinical Trends Survey was carried out at the 2024 Congress in Barcelona. This survey received over 3,000 responses and built upon the success of prior surveys.
The survey asked EURETINA delegates key questions related to current issues they face in their practice on a regular basis. Topics included nAMD, dry AMD and geographic atrophy, vitreoretinal surgery, diabetic macular edema, and gene therapy, among others.
One key finding of the survey was that retina specialists identified improved comfort, facilitation of training, and improved optics as the top three benefits of a digital operating room. Together, these factors underscore the value of digital surgery in both patient care and professional development. The integration of digital operating platforms and advanced digital visualization systems is reshaping retina surgery, not only through enhanced technology but also by transforming the surgical experience itself.
Greater ergonomics reduce physical strain during long, complex cases; digital visualization allows trainees and colleagues to share the same immersive view of the surgical field; and enhanced optics provide sharper, more detailed visualization critical for delicate maneuvers. Collectively, these benefits highlight how digital platforms are driving a new standard of precision, collaboration, and sustainability in retina surgery.
To explore this topic further, join us for the session “Digital Visualisation IME Platform: Enhanced Precision and Outcomes in Retinal Surgery – From Innovation to Implementation” at the 25th EURETINA Congress. The program will take place in Amphitheatre Blue, Le Palais des Congrès, on Thursday, September 4, from 13:30–14:30 CEST.
To dive deeper into the EURETINA Clinical Trends Survey, we invite you to explore the inaugural issue of the EURETINA Clinical Trends Series. This quarterly publication highlights key survey findings with expert commentary from EURETINA leaders.
The first edition features insights from Dr. Sandrine Zweifel on Wet AMD and DME.
Finally, if you would like to take part in the 2025 EURETINA Clinical Trends Survey, please click here.
The survey takes no more than 15 minutes to complete and plays an important role in shaping future EURETINA educational programs.
