Key Takeaways

  • Bausch + Lomb's AAO 2026 scientific program includes research involving IOLs, glaucoma procedures, and treatments for dry eye disease
  • Studies will examine outcomes with small-aperture and enhanced monofocal IOLs, excimer laser trabeculostomy, lifitegrast, and perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution
  • The company will also host educational programs addressing advanced IOL selection, ocular surface management, and integration of surgical technologies into cataract practices

Bausch + Lomb announced plans to present new scientific data spanning cataract surgery, glaucoma, and ocular surface disease at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2026 annual meeting, taking place October 9-12 in New Orleans.

The company's scientific program includes research evaluating the enVista Aspire and IC-8 Apthera IOLs, Xiidra, Miebo, and the Elios procedure for glaucoma. Bausch + Lomb will also host educational programs focused on incorporating its ocular surface and surgical products into clinical practice.

Among the research being presented are studies examining outcomes with enhanced monofocal and small-aperture IOLs, the use of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) in conjunction with cataract surgery, and real-world and prospective findings involving treatments for dry eye disease.

Following is a complete list of Bausch + Lomb events and scientific presentations:

Thursday, October 8, 2026 
Integrating Bausch + Lomb's IOLs into Your Advanced Lenses Business

  • 7:15pm CT, Calcasieu, 930 Tchoupitoulas Street
  • Speakers: Alison Early, MD and Jonathan Lam, MD
  • Click here to register for this event

Friday, October 9, 2026 
The Frontline of Modern Cataract Surgery: Ocular Surface Health and Advanced IOL Selection

  • 7:00pm CT, The National WWII Museum, 1043 Magazine Street
  • Speakers: Brandon Ayres, MD and Jai Parekh, MD
  • Consistent evaluation and management of the ocular surface are important considerations when planning cataract surgery with advanced technology IOLs. This case-based program will explore clinical approaches to patient assessment, preoperative planning and patient selection, with strategies intended to help maximize visual potential and patient satisfaction. The discussion will also highlight how Bausch + Lomb's portfolio of ocular surface and surgical products may be incorporated into practice to help support decision-making across the cataract surgery continuum.
  • Click here to register for this event

Saturday, October 10, 2026 
Integrating Bausch + Lomb's IOLs into Your Advanced Lenses Business

  • 7:15pm CT, Arnaud's, 813 Rue Bienville
  • Speakers: Michael Patterson, DO and Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD
  • Click here to register for this event

Poster Presentations

  • "Reduced medication burden with maintained visual and structural stability after MIGS procedure in cataract surgery." Sarkisian S.
  • "Outcomes of small-aperture intraocular lens in patients with prior corneal refractive surgery or corneal comorbidities." Stonecipher K.

Posters

  • "Understanding Robust Responders to Lifitegrast in Dry Eye Disease: A Qualitative Study of Eye Care Providers." Donnenfeld E.
  • "24-month outcomes of excimer laser trabeculostomy in patients with open angle glaucoma undergoing cataract surgery." Gallardo M.
  • "Concomitant use of Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic Solution With Contact Lens Wear: A Prospective Open-Label Study." Mah F.
  • "Characteristics of Patients With Improved Tear Film Break-Up Time on Lifitegrast Treatment in a Real-World Setting." Nijm L.
  • "Visual and refractive outcomes following implantation of an enhanced monofocal intraocular lens: A Real-World Study." Sadri E.

Additionally, Bausch + Lomb is sponsoring a number of events at the meeting, including Eyecelerator @ AAO and its Winning Pitch Challenge, AAO's Illuminate the Night event, COBRA After Dark Surgical Retina Rounds, the OWL Signature Event & Awards Ceremony, the Women in Ophthalmology 2026 Awards & Reception, Real World Ophthalmology "After Dark" and the Innovators Pop-Up "Moments of Wonder" event.

Bausch + Lomb is also partnering with YoungMD Connect (YMDC) as a supporter of their 2026 Capstone Event, and hosting groups of YMDC members at the booth for leadership meetings and tours throughout the meeting.