Bausch + Lomb, IBM developing app to provide patient data at point of care

Bausch + Lomb and IBM are collaborating on an innovative app for Apple’s iPhone and iPad that is designed to give cataract surgeons patient data in the clinic and operating room, the two companies announced earlier this year.The app will manage patient data across the iPhone and iPad platforms, and host health-related data on IBM’s Cloud platform, Bluemix. Cataract surgeons will have access to customized IOL options and other data to plan and execute procedures more efficiently.