Ophthalmology has been no stranger to disruptive technology and innovation that have altered the landscape for practitioners, hospitals, industry and the most important component….patients.
The quick view;
Retinal laser photocoagulation
Coaxial Operating Microscope
Conversion to extra capsular cataract removal
Phacoemulsification, small incision surgery
Viscoelastic
Development and refinement of intraocular lenses
Transition to Outpatient Surgery
Retina: Development and refinement of the BIO. Operating microscope with Image Inverter. Intraocular gas, silicone oil and intraocular pharmacology, including antibiotics, anti-vegf compounds, corticosteroids.
These developments were fueled by translational research, and each innovation fueled further improvements in diagnostic equipment and therapeutic options
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