Insight Magazine article July 2023: The biggest issues facing modern-day cataract surgery in Australia
As a globally recognised thought leader in his field, Ben was recently interviewed as one of three surgeons to provide a bird’s eye view on the current state of cataract surgery in Australia, including equity and accessibility to the latest advanced intraocular lenses, and how training is adapting to produce more skilled surgeons for tomorrow.
Working across both the private and public sectors, Ben offers a unique perspective on what Australia’s cataract surgery system is doing well, and where improvements are needed, especially in terms of access to modern technology and patient outcomes.
Dr Ben LaHood believes that every patient undergoing cataract surgery in Australia, whether in a public or private hospital, deserves equal access to cutting-edge technology and quality care. Achieving this will ensure more equitable cataract surgery outcomes across the country.
He is not a lone voice in how Australia can provide better access to cataract surgery in Australia, its outcomes. and experiences for patients.
