In a groundbreaking achievement, a 31-year-old legally blind woman from Portugal has regained her vision through an AI-based LASIK procedure at Focus Clinics in London, UK. Performed by pioneering surgeon Dr. David Allamby, this remarkable procedure represents a significant leap in surgical technology, utilizing AI to push the boundaries of vision restoration.
Gonçalves, who has suffered from severe astigmatism and acute shortsightedness since childhood, spent £6,500 on this advanced procedure.
The technology involved creating a digital replica of her eyes through high-tech scanning, enabling AI software to simulate and evaluate 2,000 potential laser treatments to optimize her results.
“‘She has worn glasses since she was five years old, is legally blind without them, and cannot see the huge ‘E’ letter at the top of the eye test chart,’ said chief eye surgeon at Focus Clinics, Dr David Allamby to The Telegraph, before the surgery.
After the surgery, Gonçalves’ vision improved from a legally blind status (worse than 20/200) to better-than-average 20/16 vision, surpassing the standard 20/20. The success of this AI-driven approach sets a new benchmark in ophthalmology, offering hope to patients with complex vision impairments and underscoring AI’s transformative potential in healthcare.
