AI-Powered LASIK Delivers Clearer Vision

Advanced data analytics and digital modeling help eye surgeons provide more personalized and predictable vision correction procedures.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Ophthalmology is becoming increasingly data-driven, with advanced imaging and AI-powered simulations helping eye surgeons plan and execute LASIK procedures that are tailored to each patient's unique eye characteristics. The Wavelight Plus LASIK platform from Alcon uses a detailed "digital eyevatar" model to predict how a patient's eye will respond to different laser adjustments, allowing surgeons to select the optimal treatment path. This data-driven approach has led to more consistent outcomes, with 98% of patients achieving 20/20 vision or better.

Why it matters

Traditional LASIK relied on standard measurements and one-size-fits-all approaches, but the new AI-assisted systems can account for the unique properties of each individual eye. This allows surgeons to provide more personalized and predictable vision correction, reducing the likelihood of complications or the need for follow-up procedures. As healthcare becomes more data-driven, this technology represents an early example of how advanced analytics can enhance medical expertise and improve patient outcomes.

The details

The Wavelight Plus system uses advanced ray tracing and 3D imaging to create a detailed "digital eyevatar" - a virtual model of the patient's eye that serves as a testing ground for simulating different laser correction scenarios. AI algorithms then analyze these simulations to identify the treatment plan most likely to deliver the best results with the least impact on the cornea. Surgeons review the system's recommendations and can then perform the procedure with greater confidence in the predicted outcomes.

  • Alcon's Wavelight Plus LASIK platform was introduced in 2025.

The players

Wavelight Plus

An AI-assisted LASIK platform from Alcon that uses advanced imaging and predictive modeling to personalize vision correction procedures.

Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russo

A New York-based eye surgeon who was one of the first in the Northeast to use the Wavelight Plus system.

Dr. Joseph Dello Russo

The father of Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russo, and one of the first eye surgeons in the U.S. to perform LASIK.

Nicole Marcello

A patient from Westchester, New York who gained clear vision and confidence after undergoing AI-assisted LASIK with the Wavelight Plus system.

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What they’re saying

“Every eye reacts differently, and now we can test those differences before we ever start the procedure. It gives us a level of foresight that simply didn't exist before.”

— Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russo, Eye Surgeon (Forbes)

“It allows me to see the outcome before I begin. The data gives me a roadmap tailored to that patient, not an average of others.”

— Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russo, Eye Surgeon (Forbes)

What’s next

Alcon plans to expand the Wavelight Plus platform to additional eye care providers, bringing the benefits of AI-assisted LASIK to more patients.

The takeaway

The integration of advanced data analytics and AI into LASIK procedures represents a broader shift in healthcare towards more personalized, data-driven approaches. As this technology continues to evolve, it has the potential to enhance medical expertise, improve patient outcomes, and redefine how vision correction and other elective surgeries are planned and executed.