A continuous updating regarding both the latest technology and the results of research being conducted in other eye surgery centers in the world is surely one of the key factors contributing to the success of the vision institute. It’s of primary importance to pay particular attention to the scientific publications: once the journals are in the institute they should be systematically reviewed by a designated staff member; it is useful to devote a period in the weekly or monthly schedule of the institute to a discussion of those articles. There are a several international societies in the world dedicated to ophthalmology; the most important are: ASCRS, ESCRS, AAO, ISRS, APAO, in addition there are the local scientific societies. All these societies organize one or two meetings every year, which represent occasions of fundamental importance whereby the surgeon and the whole staff of the vision institute can come into direct contact with other situations, services and professionals existing worldwide.