Call for surgeons to assist with premium IOL focus group recruitment

The Academy is seeking help from cataract surgeons to assist with a collaborative project for developing a patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument.
Source: Daily Dose of Eye Care

https://www.lvcenter4sight.com/call-for-surgeons-to-assist-with-premium-iol-focus-group-recruitment/

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