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Can robotics be the future of ophthalmic surgery?

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The future of robotic ophthalmologic surgery looks promising. Innovations in robotic technology and artificial intelligence may provide an ideal machine–human interface with planned and precise movements minimizing unwanted tissue damage and improving clinical outcomes.

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Verma, Y. Can robotics be the future of ophthalmic surgery?. J Robotic Surg 15, 975–976 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-021-01247-y

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