5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  At the 2026 AAO meeting, ophthalmologists described AI applications for cataract consultations, patient education, and postoperative monitoring.

• 2

  At UT Austin, Dora contacts patients at postoperative week 1 to assess symptoms while clinicians compare its responses with in-clinic findings during a trial.

• 3

  The trial presenters reported good agreement between Dora calls and clinic assessments, with a low rate of missed significant symptoms or examination findings.

• 4

  In private practice, Scott LaBorwit uses Dora to collect preoperative histories, including questions about trauma and steroid exposure, before consultations.

• 5

  Panelists emphasized that clinicians must understand how AI works and assess its safety while maintaining physician oversight.