Next-Generation Technologies in Ophthalmology: Integrating Robotics, AI, and Immersive Systems for Smarter Eye Care

The field of ophthalmology is undergoing a significant transformation driven by a confluence of cutting-edge technologies. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a vital role in the automation of critical eye condition detection, it is the integration with robotics and immersive technologies that truly pioneers new horizons in eye care. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) offer revolutionary possibilities in surgical planning and training, while robotic platforms significantly enhance surgical precision and ergonomics. Despite these advancements, challenges in technology validation, user adoption, and ethical deployment need to be addressed. A multidisciplinary platform is essential, where ophthalmologists, engineers, data scientists, and industry innovators converge to push the boundaries of current practices.

This Research Topic aims to explore the synergistic impact of frontier technologies including robotics, AI, VR, AR, and machine learning on ophthalmic diagnosis, surgery, and patient care. By gathering pioneering research and implementation case studies, we seek to outline a collaborative roadmap focusing on intelligent, data-driven, and precision-focused ophthalmology.

To advance this dialogue, we welcome contributions that include, but are not limited to, the following themes:

- Innovations in AI-based diagnostic or triage systems integrated with other technologies
- Enhanced surgical precision through robotics and immersive technology applications
- VR/AR in developing novel training modules and patient engagement practices
- Collaborative platforms that bring together different technological disciplines for comprehensive eye care solutions
- Ethical and regulatory insights in the multidisciplinary deployment of these technologies

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• Classification
• Clinical Trial
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Computer Vision, Ophthalmology, Surgical Simulation, Diagnostic Algorithms

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