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Marc Kitten and Fabio Ruffinoni explore the rapid innovation transforming ophthalmology

11 March 2025

Senior Partner at Candesic, Marc Kitten, and Engagement Manager Fabio Ruffinoni explore the rapid innovation transforming ophthalmology in March’s latest edition of LaingBuisson HealthcareMarkets.

With over 2.2 billion people worldwide affected by visual impairment and NHS ophthalmology waiting lists growing, Marc and Fabio explain why the time for change is now. Advances in AI-powered diagnostics, gene therapy, and robotic surgery are shifting the focus from treating vision loss to preventing sight loss altogether.

Private providers such as Sanoptis, Newmedica, and Optegra Eye Health Care are leveraging these breakthroughs, adopting AI diagnostics, home-monitoring devices, and robotic-assisted surgery to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.