The 18th Annual Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting traces its roots.

An interview with Neda Shamie, an ophthalmologist and program co-chair of the 18th Annual Controversies in Modern Eye Care (CIME) meeting, is presented. Shamie provides a historical background on the annual CIME meeting and talks about the opportunity to expand the knowledge base and empower the optometric network. She discusses the importance for optometrists to converse with their patients and guide them in the surgical decision-making process.