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2024: First robot surgeon to treat cataracts released
On October 16, 2024, Horizon Surgical Systems, separated from the University of California at Los Angeles in 2021, introduced the first robotic surgical system for the treatment of cataracts. The complex, called Polaris, aims to empower ophthalmologists by eliminating existing limitations. Read more here.
2023: Mobile app designed to diagnose cataracts and glaucoma in seconds
On July 18, 2023, Spanish researchers from the Open University of Catalonia announced the development of a mobile application called BegIA, which allows the diagnosis of eye diseases in a few seconds. Read more here.
2022
Cataract Laser Treatment System Entered the Market
On August 16, 2022, Lensar announced the first commercial operations using Ally's adaptive cataract treatment system. The company said it plans to install eight to 12 Ally systems in 2022. Read more here.
First drops created to treat cataracts
In May 2022, specialists from the Anglia Raskin University (ARU) in the UK reported significant progress in the treatment of cataracts with a medicinal compound, which paves the way for new treatments, the university said in a press release. Read more here.