Crossing the Atlantic: IOLs in Europe

01/23/17 • 30 min

US surgeons are often envious of the range of IOLs available to physician colleagues abroad. However, while waiting for an indeterminate approval date, ophthalmologists should still take the time to learn about these lenses. Erik Mertens, MD, speaks with Gary Wörtz, MD, about the new IOL technologies he is working with in Belgium and shares insight into how he implements these lenses into practice.

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