Laser scleral microporation may solve biomechanical problem of presbyopia
CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Eyecelerator@AAO, Alex Lopez of Ace Vision Group discusses laser scleral microporation for presbyopia.
Lopez said the GenII device can potentially deliver improved near vision without compromising distance vision in patients with presbyopia. The company plans to do a study in the United States in 2026, potentially leading to commercial availability in the U.S. in 2027.
“Presbyopia is a biomechanical problem with refractive consequences,” he said. “We finally have a solution that can potentially restore biomechanical movement and help patients regain that near vision they want in a natural way.”
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VIDEO: Ace Vision Group provides update on presbyopia laser development
SAN FRANCISCO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Eyecelerator@AAO, AnnMarie Hipsley, DPT, PhD, and Alex Lopez of Ace Vision Group provide an update on the development of the VisioLite ophthalmic laser for presbyopia. The company is in a Series B2 round of funding.
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The large number of patients worldwide with presbyopia creates a unique opportunity for eyecare providers to improve patients’ quality of life, according to George Waring IV, MD, FACS. There are more than 2.1 billion presbyopes worldwide. Dr. Waring noted the many implications of this large number, not just from a quality of life standpoint but …
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