Discussion to examine whether capacity constraints in modern eye care stem from physician shortages or outdated system design
Orlando, FL — March 9, 2026 — Xenon Ophthalmics will host a panel discussion at Vision Expo 2026 exploring one of the most pressing challenges facing modern eye care: how to expand patient access while maintaining clinical quality and operational efficiency.
The fireside-style discussion, titled “Doctor Shortage or Design Constraint? Rethinking the Infrastructure of Modern Eye Care,” will take place Friday, March 13, 2026, from 2:15–2:45 PM on the Vision Expo Innovation Stage.
Eye care demand continues to rise, driven by global trends including aging populations, increasing rates of myopia, and higher expectations for accessible, technology-enabled care. Yet many practices report increasing operational pressure as patient volumes grow.
The panel will explore whether these constraints are primarily the result of a shortage of doctors or whether the underlying issue lies in how clinical infrastructure and workflow systems are designed.
The discussion will bring together practitioners and industry leaders with different practice models and operational perspectives:
- Dr. Kristie Nguyen
- Glenn S. Corbin, O.D.
- Laura E. Walter
- Zeshan A. Khan, Xenon Ophthalmics
Through a moderated conversation, the group will examine where operational pressure emerges in modern practices—from scheduling and diagnostics to retail handoffs and lab coordination—and how system design influences the ability of clinicians to scale care delivery.
Topics will include:
- Where operational bottlenecks most commonly occur in clinical environments
- How patient demand exposes limitations in traditional workflow models
- The role of integrated systems in improving visibility and coordination across the patient journey
- How technology can expand clinical capacity while keeping doctors at the center of care
Vision Expo attendees are invited to join the discussion and participate in a conversation about how the next generation of eye care infrastructure may evolve to meet growing global demand.
Event Details
Title: Doctor Shortage or Design Constraint? Rethinking the Infrastructure of Modern Eye Care
Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
Time: 2:15–2:45 PM
Location: Vision Expo Innovation Stage
About Xenon Ophthalmics
Xenon Ophthalmics develops integrated technologies designed to modernize the delivery of eye care. The company’s XO™ Vision Care System connects scheduling, diagnostics, frame fitting, and in-office finishing into a unified workflow designed to expand clinical capacity while improving the patient experience.
One system. From appointment to finished eyewear.
The XO Vision Care System brings together four integrated, intelligent components — xoIris™, xoExam™, xoFit™, and xoLab™ — creating a seamless patient journey while giving practices greater operational visibility and clinical control.
Xenon Ophthalmics will be exhibiting at Vision Expo, March 12–14, Booth No. 4317.
Media Contact
Zeshan Khan
Founder and CEO
Xenon Ophthalmics
Phone: +1 (301) 874-5777
Email: [email protected]
Corporate Offices
Belleville, NJ 07109
United States