This September, TFG will bring together leading ophthalmic experts for four independent medical education (IME) forums at ESCRS 2026 in London, covering the latest advances in refractive surgery, cataract surgery, IOL, and digital surgical technologies.
Taking place September 11–14 at ExCeL London, the forums will feature expert presentations, real-world case discussions, interactive Q&A sessions, and panel discussions focused on practical strategies and emerging developments in ophthalmic practice.
Modern Refractive Surgery: Bridging Technology, Outcomes, and Patient Expectations
Friday, September 11 | 16:00–17:00 BST
Victoria Room 5/6 | ExCeL London
Co-Chairs: Andreia Rosa, Eric Donnenfeld
Faculty: Tiago Monteiro, Christian Ahlers, Aadithreya Varman, Beatrice Cochener, Barbara Leyssens
This forum will explore preoperative precision, ocular surface disease, patient satisfaction, and strategies for managing patient expectations across a range of refractive surgery cases.
Supporters: Alcon, Johnson & Johnson, Zeiss, Nordic Pharma, Tarsus, Staar
Beyond Routine: Strategies for Complex Cases
Saturday, September 12 | 13:00–14:00 BST
George V, Room 2 | ExCeL London
Co-Chairs: Sorcha Ni Dhubhghaill, Christina Grupcheva
Faculty: Vincenzo Maurino, Pascal Rozot, Cristina Peris
Experts will share practical approaches to challenging cataract surgery scenarios, including zonular weakness, fluidic management in complex phaco, and capsulorrhexis in white intumescent cataracts. The program will also feature expert pearls and case-based discussion for complex surgical situations.
Supporters: Alcon, Zeiss
Achieving Functional Vision: What Is the Right Solution for Today’s Patients?
Sunday, September 13 | 10:15–11:30 BST
Victoria Room 5/6 | ExCeL London
Co-Chairs: Pavel Stodulka, Nic Reus
Faculty: Ramin Khoramnia, Andrea Janeková, Belén Alfonso
The forum will examine presbyopia correction, functional vision classification, patient expectations, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Case-based discussion will connect evidence with real-world clinical decision-making.
Supporters: Alcon, Johnson & Johnson, Bausch + Lomb, Zeiss
The Digital Cataract Surgery Workflow: Integrated Diagnostics, Surgical Planning, AI and Visualization
Monday, September 14 | 13:00–14:00 BST
Victoria Room 3 | ExCeL London
Co-Chairs: Filomena Ribeiro, Bruce Allan
Faculty: Morten Gundersen, Lukan Mishev, Seth Pantanelli
The final forum will explore how digital technologies are transforming cataract surgery, from integrated diagnostics and surgical planning to AI, 3D visualization, and the implementation of digital workflows in everyday practice.
Supporters: Alcon, Zeiss
Across all four forums, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from an international group of ophthalmic experts and engage with the clinical challenges, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of ophthalmic surgery.
Join TFG at ESCRS 2026 in London for four days of expert-led education, clinical insights, and discussion on the technologies and approaches advancing ophthalmic care.
