As the eye care world approaches a possible shortage of ophthalmologists, the steady hand of robotic surgical tools could be a welcome addition for patients undergoing cataract surgery.
Although the days of robotic surgeons or even robotic-assisted surgery in ophthalmology are a thing of the future, Vance Thompson, MD, said that it is not hard to see how robotics could significantly improve a patient’s journey, as well as a surgeon’s experience.
“Robotics have the potential to standardize the level of care and ensure every surgeon, novice or expert, can provide (Read more...)