| Developers: | Horizon Surgical Systems |
| Branches: | Pharmaceuticals, Medicine, Healthcare |
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History
2025: Performing the first cataract surgery
On October 8, 2025, Horizon Surgical Systems announced the world's first robotic cataract operation. The procedure was carried out using the Polaris system based on artificial intelligence, developed specifically for ophthalmology.
Cataract is a disease in which the lens, a biological lens inside the eyeball (located between the vitreous and iris), loses its transparency and becomes cloudy. This process is accompanied by a decrease in visual acuity. Cataracts are among the leading causes of blindness in the world, with the prevalence of the ailment continuing to rise.
Horizon Surgical Systems notes that cataract surgery is one of the most common operations on a global scale: in the United States alone, more than 5 million such procedures are performed annually. Despite the high success rates, the results can vary depending on the surgeon's qualifications and the complexity of the particular case. At the same time, the burden on medical institutions is increasing due to the shortage of specialists and the growing flow of patients. The Polaris robotic system aims to improve the accuracy of cataract interventions, reduce variability in outcomes, and integrate advanced surgical procedures into traditional operating room workflows. Polaris combines the functions of microsurgical robotics, AI and real-time imaging.
 | The first ever robotic cataract procedure is the culmination of more than a decade of innovation and the beginning of the Polaris clinical pathway. The system is designed to empower surgeons and improve the safety and effectiveness of ophthalmic surgery, says Jean Pierre Hubschman, MD, founder and CEO of Horizon.[1] |  |
2024: Product Announcement
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.
Cataract consists in clouding the lens - a focusing lens located inside the eye. In most cases, cataracts are an age-related pathology, but in the presence of a number of diseases or under the influence of adverse environmental factors, the disease can develop earlier. The only method of treatment is microsurgical surgery, which consists in removal of clouded lens with subsequent installation of artificial element. Horizon Surgical Systems says there are a number of complexities involved in eye microsurgery, including a decline in the number of qualified health professionals and inconsistency in outcomes. The Polaris platform helps solve these problems.
The new system uses state-of-the-art robotics, advanced medical imaging and artificial intelligence. The complex allows surgeons to visualize complex details with the highest clarity. AI algorithms improve decision-making by optimizing results and minimizing risk. At the same time, advanced robotics expands the boundaries of accuracy.
Horizon Surgical Systems Announces $30 Million Series A Funding Round Financing is provided by ExSight Ventures with the participation of Main Street Advisors, UC Investments, etc. The funds received will be aimed at expanding the staff, as well as accelerating the further development of the Polaris platform and commercializing the product.[2]
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