The AMARIS 1050RS machine can correct vision in about 10 seconds per eye, with the entire Lasik procedure completing in approximately 10 minutes, which is a significant improvement over traditional methods that typically require 20-30 minutes.
Centre for Sight has launched Asia’s first AI-based machine designed to reduce the duration of laser eye surgeries. This new technology, known as “AMARIS 1050RS,” is claimed as the “fastest and safest” Lasik laser technology available.
A study published in the journal Ophthalmology indicates that by 2050, nearly half of the world’s population (approximately 500 crore) could be affected by myopia, with up to one-fifth of these individuals (100 crore) at a higher risk of blindness if trends persist.
The AMARIS 1050RS machine can correct vision in about 10 seconds per eye, with the entire Lasik procedure completing in approximately 10 minutes, which is a significant improvement over traditional methods that typically require 20-30 minutes.
Patients utilizing this technology may experience reduced dryness, improved visual recovery, and a faster return to daily activities.
Doctors report that while standard Lasik patients might take longer to resume normal functions, those undergoing AI-driven Lasik often recover within 24-48 hours, leading to less downtime. The procedure itself is performed using only drop anesthesia.
Further, this machine incorporates a technology called “Foresight,” a form of predictive AI that addresses irregularities in the cornea and assists in developing tailored treatment plans for patients with abnormal corneal shapes.
Additionally, the AMARIS 1050RS boasts the highest laser repetition rate at 1050 Hz, which is double that of existing lasers that reach a maximum of 500 Hz, contributing to a more efficient procedure.
The machine also features advanced eye-tracking technology, ensuring precise laser alignment even with minor movements of the eye. Once movement is detected, the tracker rapidly adjusts the mirror to maintain accurate laser targeting.
This combination of technologies aims to enhance overall vision quality, including improvements in night vision.
According to Dr Digvijay Singh, a neuro-ophthalmologist at Narayana Health, “this is a new technology. This new laser machine would make AI-based changes to the software which burns the cornea to do Lasik using the data of patients and the preferences of the surgeon. Here, it is going to happen much faster and more accurately because technology calculates using old data (of many other patients fed till now) and particular eye data (of the current patient) to enhance precision. Yes, it is perhaps the first such launch in India”.
