
Revolutionizing Eye Surgery
10/18/24 • 56 min
In this episode of the OIS Retina Podcast, Firas Rahhal sits down with Jean-Pierre Hubschman, CEO of Horizon Surgical, to discuss the revolutionary advancements in robotic eye surgery. Highlights include:
- The development of the "IRISS" robotic platform and its focus on cataract surgery.
- Insights into AI-driven precision, decision-making, and visualization in surgery.
- Challenges of transitioning from academia to a successful medtech startup.
- Future potential for robotics in glaucoma, retina, and other ophthalmic procedures.
Listen now to hear how AI and robotics are transforming eye surgery!
In this episode of the OIS Retina Podcast, Firas Rahhal sits down with Jean-Pierre Hubschman, CEO of Horizon Surgical, to discuss the revolutionary advancements in robotic eye surgery. Highlights include:
- The development of the "IRISS" robotic platform and its focus on cataract surgery.
- Insights into AI-driven precision, decision-making, and visualization in surgery.
- Challenges of transitioning from academia to a successful medtech startup.
- Future potential for robotics in glaucoma, retina, and other ophthalmic procedures.
Listen now to hear how AI and robotics are transforming eye surgery!
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