Vision Correction Options

At Hawaiian Eye 2026, Dr. Kendall Donaldson sat down with Dr. Ken Beckman and Dr. Karl Stonecipher to talk about why refractive surgery still feels special even after decades in practice. What started years ago as a conversation centered around #LASIK and #PRK has expanded into a much broader, more nuanced approach to #visioncorrection. Today, surgeons can offer #SMILE, ICLs, refractive cataract surgery, clear lens exchange, and technologies like light adjustable lenses that allow outcomes to be refined after surgery. For patients, this isn’t routine, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment. For surgeons, it’s the ability to choose the right tool for the right patient, rather than fitting everyone into the same box. That shift has changed how refractive surgery is discussed, planned, and delivered. Moments like this: colleagues sharing stories, reflecting on how far the field has come, and appreciating the relationships built along the way are what make meetings like Hawaiian Eye so meaningful. #eyesurgey #refractivesurgery #ophthalmology #glassesfree