A revolutionary AI-assisted eye surgery has successfully restored vision sharper than 20/20 for a legally blind woman. The patient, a 31-year-old Portuguese woman, became the first in the UK to undergo this advanced AI Lasik procedure at a private London clinic. Formerly dependent on glasses due to severe astigmatism and nearsightedness, her vision was completely transformed through this cutting-edge technology.
The procedure, lasting about an hour, began with a 10-minute scanning process to generate a 3D digital model of the patient’s eyes, called an ‘Eyevatar’. This digital replica mirrored her unique visual capabilities. This enabled the AI to determine the most effective laser treatments for vision correction. Surgeons then utilized the Eyevatar to virtually simulate and operate multiple times, ensuring unparalleled precision before performing it. The customized corneal reconstruction not only restored her vision but surpassed the 20/20 standard.
This milestone showcases AI’s transformative capacity in healthcare, enabling personalized treatments and setting new standards for precision and innovation in medical procedures.
