Ophthalmology and OMPs
Rayner Launches First AI-Designed Spiral IOL, the RayOne Galaxy
Rayner Launches First AI-Designed Spiral IOL, the RayOne Galaxy
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Rayner announced its plans to launch the RayOne Galaxy and Galaxy Toric, which the company is calling the world’s first IOL designed with the aid of artificial intelligence. The IOLs will be unveiled at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Congress in Barcelona in September.
Developed in collaboration with Brazilian ophthalmologist João Lyra, MD, PhD, the RayOne Galaxy features a unique spiral design created by a proprietary AI engine trained on patient outcomes. According to Rayner, this spiral design provides a continuous full range of vision while minimizing dysphotopsia, achieved through a non-diffractive optic with 0% light loss. The IOL will be available immediately in toric powers and will be fully preloaded across the entire power range in Rayner’s single-use injector system.
“We all read about the life-changing potential of AI, but this is a real-world example of technology impacting the outcomes of patients,” Tim Clover, CEO of Rayner, said in the news release. “RayOne Galaxy represents next-generation technology in intraocular lenses, enabling patients to see without spectacles. Launching the world’s first spiral optic lens on the 75th anniversary of the world’s first IOL feels poetic, and I’m proud that Rayner is still at the forefront of technology, partnering with innovative surgeons from all over the world and making a difference in the lives of millions of patients every year.”
