IBM's iPhone app will help 20 million Americans keep their sight
The impact of mobile on healthcare is among the most acceptable elements of the digital transformation of everything that is taking place right before our eyes, and the latest news from IBM is that iPads and iPhones will become essential tools for eye surgeons, I spoke with the company to find out more.
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IBM and Bausch + Lomb are developing the first iOS app for cataract surgeons. “Bausch + Lomb’s vision is to optimize the app to collect data over time, resulting in a cognitive app that applies machine-based learning and predictive analytics to deliver real-time insights to surgeons.” Pilot study testing of the app should begin later this year.
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