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  • 1Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Victoria. vswetha@ausdoctors.net

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Robotic technology is advancing in surgery, with ophthalmic surgery showing great potential despite being in its early stages. Ophthalmologists should explore this interdisciplinary field for future applications.

Area of Science:

  • Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
  • Ophthalmic Surgery Innovations

Background:

  • Robotic technology is increasingly integrated across various surgical specialties.
  • The application of robotics in ophthalmic surgery is nascent but demonstrates significant potential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the history and development of robotic technology.
  • To explore the potential applications of robotics in ophthalmic surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Extensive literature review using MEDLINE and Google Scholar.
  • Inclusion of authors' perspectives in article selection.

Main Results:

  • Robots are widely adopted in most surgical fields.
  • Ophthalmic robotic surgery, though new, shows clear advantages and potential.

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  • Growing consensus for robotics in surgery necessitates ophthalmologist engagement.

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    • Ophthalmologists need to familiarize themselves with interdisciplinary robotics.
    • Future advancements may include nanotechnology in ophthalmology.