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Link: Robot Surgeon Can Slice Eyes Finely Enough to Remove Cataracts

Written by Amanda Dexter | Nov 15, 2016 6:00:00 AM

 

I am often amazed by the advances in medical technology. Robotic surgeon devices used to assist in surgical procedures have been around for many years. Now, this technology seems to be making it's way into the ocular surgery world.

A new surgical robot is claimed to be able to make the micro-scale movements required for the particularly delicate procedure of cataract surgery.  It is even designed to operate with greater accuracy than a human! Check out the article below which describes the new, incredible robotic device and how these robots remove cataracts.

Continue Reading on New Scientist

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