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Join us for our next EyeNovation webinar, “Navigating the Ocean of Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs”, presented by Dr. Francesco Carones, a leading expert in refractive and cataract surgery.
This webinar will take place on December 17, 2025 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Francesco Carones, MD, is an internationally recognized leader in refractive and cataract surgery. A graduate of the University of Milan, he completed specialized refractive surgery training at Emory University before serving as Assistant Professor and Director of Refractive Surgery at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan.
Now Medical Director and Physician CEO of Advalia Vision, Dr. Carones focuses on lens replacement and refractive procedures. Since 1989, he has been deeply involved in pioneering technologies—excimer lasers, LASEK, mitomycin-C applications, toric and multifocal IOLs, and advanced lenticular extraction platforms. He also developed the first objective software for defocus curve measurement.
Dr. Carones has published more than 160 peer-reviewed works and lectures globally at major scientific meetings. He is Associate Editor of the Journal of Refractive Surgery, serves on multiple editorial boards, and sits on advisory boards for leading ophthalmic companies. He is a Board Member of AECOS and WCRSVS and President-Elect of AECOS Europe. In 2023–2024, he was named to the Ophthalmologist PowerList of the top 100 most influential leaders in the field.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the performances of the different presbyopia-correcting IOLs both as regards their advantages (e.g., defocus curves, spectacle independence provided) and their drawbacks (e.g., night dysphotopsia, light dependence for reading).
- Present the different technologies to patients effectively to help them understand which options best suit their needs and expectations
- Manage postoperative outcomes by aligning patient expectations with clinical reality and addressing dissatisfaction.