A private hospital in Bengaluru announced that it performed Asia’s first AI-designed intraocular lens implantation.
Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital said in a release that it was performed under the leadership of Sri Ganesh, chairman and MD of the hospital and founder trustee of Shraddha Eye Care Trust.
According to a release from the hospital, Dr. Ganesh was the first surgeon in Asia to carry out the procedure using Rayner RayOne GalaxyandGalaxy Toricintraocular lenses (IOLs) which represents an advancement in AI-driven vision correction and a significant step forward in refractive cataract surgery.
“This innovation allows us to offer superior vision outcomes with minimal side effects,” claimed Dr. Sri Ganesh. “By leveraging AI-driven technology in intraocular lens design, we can achieve greater precision, enhanced customization, and improved patient satisfaction.”
According to him, the biggest challenge with previous IOLs has been balancing vision quality with night vision clarity.
“This new lens overcomes this by using AI to optimize light distribution, giving patients an exceptional visual experience. It revolutionizes vision with its non-diffractive, AI-optimized spiral design, ensuring seamless clarity at all distances while enhancing contrast sensitivity. Unlike traditional trifocal lenses, it evenly distributes light across all focal points, reducing halos and glare for improved night vision. Its innovative optical structure enhances contrast even in low light, and the toric variant offers optimal rotational stability for precise astigmatic correction,” he explained.
Source: The Hindu