28.10.2026
The 2026 Annual Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), held in London during the first half of September, drew more than 17,500 professionals. As one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious assemblies in ophthalmic surgery, the event showcased breakthroughs in surgical procedures, cutting-edge technologies, and applications of artificial intelligence. Physicians from Gemini Eye Clinics were also among the contributors presenting their clinical expertise.
A novel highlight of this year’s program was the “Global Saves in 3D” format, which utilized stereoscopic 3D visualization to illustrate complex surgical scenarios and complication management strategies. The congress also continued its ARENA discussion platform, featuring British parliamentary-style debates accompanied by live audience voting. Pavel Stodůlka, MD, PhD, FEBOS-CR, was one of only eight actively featured debaters in this format, and his team emerged victorious.
Dr. Pavel Stodůlka, Head of Gemini Eye Clinics and Member of the ESCRS Executive Board, reported the initial European clinical outcomes with the new enVista Envy trifocal intraocular lens, as well as 5-year results of laser hyperopia correction via the ReLEx SMILE (KLEX) technique. He also addressed the implementation of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology to refine and personalize clinical outcomes.
Eva Szabó, MD, FEBO, Chief Physician of Gemini’s Prague clinic, discussed the clinical utility of the enVista Aspire lens combined with micro-monovision to extend intermediate and near functional range while preserving high-contrast distance acuity. Lucia Škrovinová, MD, presented a combined surgical approach for managing advanced keratoconus, and Zuzana Halašová, MD, reported up to eight-year follow-up data in patients following hyperopic PiXL (photorefractive intrastromal cross-linking) procedures.
Additional physicians and colleagues from the clinic attended the congress, gaining firsthand exposure to the latest advancements, technologies, and surgical methodologies in ophthalmology. Active involvement in international peer conferences represents an essential pillar of continuous professional education and knowledge exchange, driving the ongoing standard of clinical eye care forward.
