ForSight Robotics has completed the first fully robot-assisted cataract surgery in a human using its Jasper Platform.
ForSight Robotics said it was the first time in history that robotic surgery was completed from start to finish, without the need for general anaesthesia, aligning with the current standard practice of modern cataract procedures.
Previous ophthalmic robotic procedures only performed partial tasks during cataract surgery, and under general anaesthesia.
The procedure was performed with the Jasper Platform by Dr Alexey Rapoport, with Dr Robert Edward Ang of the Asian Eye Institute in Manila.
Something we could only dream about a few years ago is now a reality. Standing in the operating room, it was clear we were witnessing the future of eye surgery
“Performing the first-in-human cataract surgery with the Jasper Platform has been the highlight of my career,” said Dr Rapoport.
“Something we could only dream about a few years ago is now a reality. Standing in the operating room, it was clear we were witnessing the future of eye surgery.”
ForSight Robotics’ Co-Founder and President Dr Joseph Nathan said the surgery was a “defining moment for ophthalmic surgery and the future of global healthcare”.
The Jasper Platform was built to optimise the workflow and feel of conventional cataract surgery. The approach is designed to enhance surgical performance, accessibility for patients, and efficiency, but also safeguard the health of ophthalmic surgeons who commonly experience musculoskeletal disorders caused by sustained awkward operating postures.
Dr Nathan said the full robotic cataract procedure in a human patient “opens the door to dramatically expanding access to sight-restoring surgery for millions around the world”.
ForSight Robotics said it’s estimated more than 600 million people worldwide need cataract surgery, yet only around 30 million surgeries are performed annually.
ForSight said its Jasper Platform aims to address this vast, unmet need by democratising access to high-quality cataract surgery, particularly in underserved regions.
