Table 1.

Key findings by thematic category.

Thematic category	Key findings
Patient satisfaction and managing expectations	Both doctors and patients report generally high satisfaction with improved vision post-surgery. Physicians emphasize proper preoperative counseling and realistic goal-setting. Most patients confirm positive outcomes, though a minority express dissatisfaction when initial expectations are not adequately managed.
Night vision problems and dysphotopsia	Halos, glare, and related night vision issues are widely acknowledged as common but typically transient. Doctors emphasize that these phenomena diminish over several months, while patients report initial discomfort followed by gradual adaptation. Differences in lens type (e.g., ringed vs flat) may influence symptom severity.
Importance of individualized lens selection	Successful outcomes hinge on personalizing lens choices. Both clinicians and patients stress that factors like eye health, occupation, and lifestyle should guide lens selection. No single lens universally fits all patients, aligning with calls for personalized surgical planning.
Technological advances in lenses	Physicians highlight ongoing innovations (e.g., trifocal, EDOF, and ringless “edflex” lenses), and even AI-assisted adjustments. Patients, in turn, focus on brand quality and lens configuration. Both sides indicate cutting-edge technology plus tailored selection yields improved outcomes.
Postoperative adaptation and management	Both perspectives acknowledge that achieving full comfort and stable vision can take months. Patients describe diverse recovery trajectories – some rapid, others protracted – but adherence to medication protocols, patience, and self-care foster smoother adaptation.
Ethical issues and patient information	Physicians stress transparent communication of risks, benefits, and potential side effects as an ethical responsibility. Some patients feel insufficiently informed or believe their concerns were dismissed, indicating that honest, empathetic communication enhances trust and patient satisfaction.
Surgical procedure’s practical aspects	Despite the surgery’s complexity and skill requirement, it is reported as quick, relatively painless, and comfortable by both doctors and patients. Minimal discomfort, short procedure duration, and swift partial recovery reflect refined techniques and advanced lens technologies.