At one of the world’s most influential ophthalmology congresses, the ASCRS Annual Meeting 2026, held in Washington, D.C., Dr. Ivan Gabrić participated.
The international congress, organized by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and held from April 10 to 13, represents a global hub of innovation in anterior segment surgery.
It is a place where clinical standards are defined, the most advanced surgical techniques are presented, and the future of refractive surgery is shaped.
Scientific Contribution: “From Insights to Impact”
As part of the program, five professional papers by Ivan Gabrić, MD were presented, covering modern approaches to refractive surgery, laser technologies, and the improvement of visual outcomes:
- Masi: A Rapid, Objective Metric for Evaluating Klex Outcomes and Visual Quality Compared to Vsx
- Dialing Down the Dose: Exploring Femtosecond Laser-Induced Optical Breakdown Levels and Their Impact on Visual Outcomes
- Wavefront Results of First in Human Klex Case Series for Simple Myopic Astigmatism
- Foresight: A Novel Software for Personalized Ablations Using Schwind Amaris and Ms39 Imaging
- Beyond Smartsight: A Comparative Evaluation of PRK, LASIK, and Klex Enhancements in 59 Post-Smartsight Eyes
Svjetlost in the Elite Circle of Global Educators
Through active participation in the ASCRS 2026 program, doctor Ivan Gabrić is among selected global ophthalmologists contributing expert insights in refractive surgery, with a distinctive clinical and educational impact.
Svjetlost Team at ASCRS 2026
Alongside doctor Ivan Gabrić, the congress was attended by: Professor Nikica Gabrić, MD, PhD a pioneer of refractive surgery and the first to perform laser vision correction in Croatia, and Krešimir Gabrić, MD, specialist in cataract surgery.
Continuity of Excellence and Professional Development
For more than 50 years, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery has been one of the world’s leading professional organizations in ophthalmology, focused on education, innovation, and the advancement of refractive surgical outcomes.
The congress in Washington is one of the key platforms where the direction of modern ophthalmology is defined, and the participation of experts from Svjetlost Eye Clinic confirms continuous international presence and an active role in global knowledge exchange and clinical practice.