WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — AI has the potential to transform cataract surgery outcomes for the better, according to a speaker.
Surgical planning, predictive analytics for patient recovery and postoperative assessments are a few areas where AI can provide a benefit to physicians, Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, said during a presentation at Hawaiian Eye 2026.
“I use it a lot for patient education,” he said. “I think [AI] can really simplify a lot of these administrative tasks.”
AI-driven preoperative screening programs can analyze slit lamp photos and OCT to help identify cataract severity, he said. Studies