ForSight Robotics Achieves First Fully Robotic Cataract Surgery
ForSight Robotics has successfully completed the first fully robotic cataract surgery without general anesthesia. The procedure was performed using the JASPER system, highlighting a significant advancement in ophthalmic surgery that addresses the global shortage of surgeons.
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ForSight Robotics executed the first fully robotic cataract surgery on a human, utilizing the JASPER platform without general anesthesia. The procedure was led by Dr. Alexey Rapoport at the Asian Eye Institute in Manila, under the supervision of Dr.
Robert Edward T. Ang. JASPER is designed to enhance surgical precision and reduce physical strain on surgeons.
Over 600 million people globally require cataract surgery, yet only 30 million procedures are performed annually. In 2025, ForSight raised $125 million in Series B funding to expand its technology's reach.
The JASPER platform is pending FDA approval, with a focus on clinical validation for regulatory submissions in the U.S. This innovation may increase access to eye surgeries, addressing a critical shortage in the ophthalmic field.
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