Robotic surgery in eye care: A comprehensive review

Abstract

Robotic surgery represents an innovative frontier in ophthalmology, aiming to enhance precision, reduce surgical complications, and expand the potential for minimally invasive procedures. Despite promising advancements, widespread clinical integration remains limited due to technical, financial, and procedural challenges. This review synthesizes findings from two systematic analyses on robotic-assisted eye surgery, highlighting applications, benefits, limitations, and future directions. Key robotic platforms such as the Preceyes Surgical System and Da Vinci Surgical System are explored, along with their role in advancing surgical outcomes in vitreoretinal, orbital, and corneal procedures. Further, the article identifies the hurdles and opportunities in scaling robotic systems for routine clinical use.

Keywords

• minimally invasive procedures
• ophthalmology
• robotic surgery
• surgical precision