In this episode, Brian Szabo, DO and Eric Fazio, OD join Nick Bruns, OD, FAAO to discuss the similarities and differences between the LAL and LAL+, specifically on their effectiveness in cataract surgery and their suitability for different patient needs. They also explored the importance of patient selection, the potential for patients to switch eye dominance after cataract surgery, and emphasized the importance of setting realistic expectations.
Episode 4 – Thinking Outside the Box: Mixing and Matching the LAL and the LAL+
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Brian Szabo, DO
Newsom Eye
Brian Szabo, DO is an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, refractive, and LASIK surgeries. Dr. Szabo is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care through personalized treatment. Dr. Szabo is the first recipient of the prestigious William J. Lahners, MD, Fellowship at Newsom Eye, where he honed his expertise in cataract and refractive surgery. During his fellowship, he participated in FDA research and presented on advanced lens technologies at ASCRS 2023. In 2022, he became the first surgeon in Florida to implant the Clearvision lens.
Eric Fazio, OD
Newsom Eye
Dr. Fazio is an optometrist and the Medical Director of Optometry at Newsom Eye. Dr. Fazio specializes in comprehensive eye exams and ocular diseases such as diabetes, glaucoma, specialty dry eye conditions and treatments, advanced contact lens fittings, and manages patients with keratoconus. In addition, Dr. Fazio treats patients for pre-operative and post-operative cataract and LASIK care. With more than twenty-five years of experience, Dr. Fazio has managed well over 50,000 surgical cases of all types.
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