AI for a clear eye: Revolutionizing refractive surgery
Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have significantly impacted the field of ophthalmology, particularly in the treatment of refractive errors and cataracts, which are major causes of treatable blindness. With groundbreaking advancements in refractive surgery, incl...
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| description | Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have significantly impacted the field of ophthalmology, particularly in the treatment of refractive errors and cataracts, which are major causes of treatable blindness. With groundbreaking advancements in refractive surgery, including phakic intraocular lenses and LASER Vision Correction (LVC) surgeries—such as flap-based procedures(LASIK), surface procedures(PRK, LASEK), and lenticule extraction procedures—AI-driven innovations have emerged as transformative techniques. There are multiple Kerato Lenticule Extraction (KLEx) surgeries available now - SMILE, SILK, CLEAR and SmartSight. These advancements aim to enhance precision, reduce risk, and improve efficiency in correcting vision impairments like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. AI's role in preoperative screening, surgical planning, and postoperative care promises clearer vision and an improved quality of life for numerous individuals. This article reviews the integration of AI in refractive surgery, highlighting its contributions to patient outcomes and the future potential of AI in ophthalmology. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e1f4d335719c4b90a75cd76da4ef3d282025-08-20T01:48:17ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsKerala Journal of Ophthalmology0976-66772025-01-01371879010.4103/kjo.kjo_17_25AI for a clear eye: Revolutionizing refractive surgeryJohn Davis AkkaraAdvancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have significantly impacted the field of ophthalmology, particularly in the treatment of refractive errors and cataracts, which are major causes of treatable blindness. With groundbreaking advancements in refractive surgery, including phakic intraocular lenses and LASER Vision Correction (LVC) surgeries—such as flap-based procedures(LASIK), surface procedures(PRK, LASEK), and lenticule extraction procedures—AI-driven innovations have emerged as transformative techniques. There are multiple Kerato Lenticule Extraction (KLEx) surgeries available now - SMILE, SILK, CLEAR and SmartSight. These advancements aim to enhance precision, reduce risk, and improve efficiency in correcting vision impairments like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. AI's role in preoperative screening, surgical planning, and postoperative care promises clearer vision and an improved quality of life for numerous individuals. This article reviews the integration of AI in refractive surgery, highlighting its contributions to patient outcomes and the future potential of AI in ophthalmology.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/kjo.kjo_17_25artificial intelligenceclearklexlaseklasikmachine learningphakic iolprkrefractive surgerysilksmartsightsmile |
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| title | AI for a clear eye: Revolutionizing refractive surgery |
| title_full | AI for a clear eye: Revolutionizing refractive surgery |
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| topic | artificial intelligence clear klex lasek lasik machine learning phakic iol prk refractive surgery silk smartsight smile |
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