RLRichard L. Lindstrom

1. Article · Sep 1, 2026 · By Richard L. Lindstrom, MD

   Much preparation needed to become a speaker, key opinion leader (opens the original)

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   See all articles from Lindstrom’s Perspective Click here to read the Healio Exclusive, “Experience builds confidence when it comes to speaking at meetings.” I am often asked by residents, fellows and younger ophthalmologists to share the pathway to becoming a key opinion leader in ophthalmology and a regular invited speaker at educational meetings. In the following paragraphs, I will share a few thoughts gained from my personal journey as a lecturer and a frequent organizer of educational

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2. Article · Aug 5, 2026 · By Richard L. Lindstrom, MD

   Robots will enhance surgery, not replace humans (opens the original)

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   See all articles from Lindstrom’s Perspective Click here to read the Healio Exclusive, “Embrace the future’ of robotics in ophthalmology.” I wrote an earlier perspective on the application of robotics to eye surgery in the April 25, 2024, issue of Healio | OSN. Since that time, significant progress has been made, including completion of the first in-human robot-assisted cataract surgery by two leading companies in the field, Horizon Surgical Systems and ForSight Robotics. In addition, I

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3. Article · Jul 6, 2026 · By Richard L. Lindstrom, MD

   Innovation a well-established, valuable part of ophthalmology (opens the original)

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   See all articles from Lindstrom’s Perspective Click here to read the Healio Exclusive, “Ophthalmic innovation: Growing a product from idea to market.” Practicing ophthalmologists have an amazing legacy of catalyzing innovation to enhance our ability to retain, restore and enhance our patients’ vision. Notable examples include Sir Harold Ridley and the intraocular lens; Charles Kelman, MD, and phacoemulsification; Richard Hill, MD, and MIGS; Steve Trokel, MD, and excimer laser corneal ref

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