Underutilized Cataract SX Metric

Every cornea has a fingerprint and inside it is one of the most overlooked metrics in #cataract surgery. Nick Bruns, Summit EyeCare of Wisconsin, breaks down why corneal higher-order aberrations deserve a larger role in our surgical calculus. Cataract planning is already a massive math problem but when we stop at the traditional metrics, we miss an opportunity to pair each patient with the lens design that actually complements their corneal optics. Advanced-technology lenses all carry different SA profiles. At the same time, every #cornea, post-refractive or not, has its own unique SA pattern. Those subtle differences can be leveraged to widen depth of focus, sharpen image quality, and elevate the predictability of the refractive outcome. Bruns makes the case for a simple shift: Spend more time understanding the corneal aberration profile, and lens selection becomes more customized, more precise, and ultimately more aligned with patient expectations.