Media & Thought Leadership

As a recognized leader in refractive surgery and the founder of OVO LASIK + LENS, Dr. Mark Lobanoff is frequently invited to share his expertise on the technologies and techniques shaping the future of vision correction.

This page brings together key media appearances, professional insights, and thought leadership that reflect his role at the forefront of ophthalmology innovation.

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 In the News

See how OVO LASIK + LENS and Dr. Mark Lobanoff are making headlines across the country. From groundbreaking procedures to national recognition, explore how our team is shaping the future of vision correction.

THE VISIONARY BEHIND THE VISION
Minnesota Monthly (Sept/Oct 2025)

Dr. Mark Lobanoff and OVO LASIK + LENS are featured in Minnesota Monthly’s 2025 Top Doctors issue, spotlighting breakthroughs in LASIK, patient-centered care, and OVO’s global leadership in vision correction.

Portrait of Dr. Mark Lobanoff for Minnesota Monthly's Top Doctors 2025 issue
STREAMLINING CATARACT PLANNING WITH EYETELLIGENCE™
CRST (September 2025)

Dr. Mark Lobanoff shares how Eyetelligence™ streamlines cataract and refractive surgery by consolidating diagnostics, reducing errors, and enabling real-time OR edits.

OVO LASIK + LENS Dr. Mark Lobanoff showing the benefits of EYETELLIGENCE™ for cataract surgery planning
FIRST IN U.S. TO PERFORM WAVELIGHT® PLUS LASIK
Alcon

As part of Alcon’s initial release, Dr. Mark Lobanoff and OVO LASIK + LENS were the first in the United States to perform Wavelight® Plus LASIK—an FDA-approved personalized treatment shaping the future of vision correction.

Minnesota's Dr. Mark Lobanoff performing LASIK with Alcon Wavelight® Plus technology at OVO LASIK + LENS, first in the U.S. to use it
Surgical Planning With eyeTELLIGENCE™
CRST

Dr. Lobanoff is featured alongside other leading surgeons, sharing how he incorporates eyeTELLIGENCE™ to streamline planning and improve outcomes.

Doctor Mark Lobanoff media feature about eyeTELLIGENCE for expert surgical planning
Pioneering AI in Ophthalmology
Minnesota Monthly

This feature explores how Dr. Lobanoff is helping shape the future of ophthalmology through AI and innovation—blending cutting-edge technology with patient-first care.

Minnesota Monthly media cover featuring Dr. Lobanoff from OVO LASIK + LENS in Minnesota
Bausch + Lomb & Lochan Announce Collaboration
Bausch Health

Bausch + Lomb and Lochan announce their partnership to advance the eyeTELLIGENCE™ platform. Dr. Lobanoff, founder of Lochan, shares his vision for improving digital surgical planning.

OVO LASIK + LENS advanced eye surgery planning with eyeTELLIGENCE platform

 Video Features & Talks

Watch Dr. Mark Lobanoff and the OVO team in action as they share insights on groundbreaking LASIK technology, patient outcomes, and the future of refractive surgery. These videos highlight the innovation and care that set OVO apart—straight from the experts shaping the field.

Dr. Mark Lobanoff presents findings from a multi-site study on modern LASIK, patient satisfaction, and dry eye outcomes

Dispelling Myths: Modern LASIK Outcomes

Alcon Science

Led by OVO LASIK + LENS, this multi-site study shows that modern LASIK does not cause dry eye and delivers high patient satisfaction—challenging outdated beliefs.

MN State Fair Spotlight: Dr. Lobanoff on LASIK & Innovation

The Jason Show

Dr. Lobanoff joins The Jason Show at the Minnesota State Fair to share LASIK advances, patient benefits, and how new technology is transforming vision care.

Dr. Lobanoff on the Power of the Z8 Laser

Ziemer USA, Inc.

Dr. Lobanoff highlights the Z8’s precision, mobility, and ability to support both LASIK and cataract procedures in one compact system.

eyeTELLIGENCE™ Overview

Bausch + Lomb

Dr. Lobanoff introduces eyeTELLIGENCE™, a cloud-based platform by Bausch + Lomb that streamlines surgical planning and improves team coordination.

Media featured on making the move to office-based surgery in Minnesota

ASCRS 2025 – Office-Based Surgery

Ophthalmology Times

In this ASCRS 2025 feature, Dr. Lobanoff discusses the shift to office-based surgery and how it’s already reshaping patient care at OVO LASIK + LENS.

OVO's Dr. Lobanoff discusses what changed the ophthalmology game

50 Years of Ophthalmology: What Changed the Game?

Ophthalmology Times

Dr. Lobanoff joins other experts to highlight femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery as a key advancement in surgical precision and patient outcomes.

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 Podcast Appearances

Hear directly from Dr. Mark Lobanoff as he shares his expertise on vision correction, innovation in LASIK technology, and what it takes to lead one of the country’s most advanced eye care centers. These podcast appearances offer a rare behind-the-scenes perspective from one of the industry’s true pioneers.

Dr. Lobanoff's media appearance on the Off The Record podcast
Off the Record – Twin Cities Business

Dr. Mark Lobanoff, founder and president of OVO LASIK + LENS, on making permanent, positive changes.

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