en.Wedoany.com Reported - On June 3, 2026, Angel Eye & Cataract Centre integrated the ZEISS CIRRUS PathFinder system into its cataract evaluation process, utilizing AI-assisted retinal imaging for preoperative assessment and treatment planning.
The system analyzes retinal and macular scans to evaluate scan quality in real time and flag areas requiring closer clinical review during cataract consultations. It is designed to assist in retinal imaging review while reducing the risk of overlooking clinically relevant details. This adoption reflects a shift in eye clinics toward AI-assisted tools to address the growing demand for cataract care in an aging population. In Singapore, cataracts and age-related retinal diseases are increasingly common, with retinal evaluation playing a key role in surgical planning and visual outcome assessment.
This integration follows the completion of the "AI for Healthcare" program at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine by Dr. Allan Fong, Medical Director and Senior Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon. The program focuses on applying AI technology to clinical workflows, treatment planning, and patient care. At Angel Eye, Dr. Allan Fong uses the ZEISS CIRRUS PathFinder to review optical coherence tomography (OCT) images and identify retinal abnormalities requiring closer scrutiny. This OCT assessment tool was trained on over 75,000 OCT B-scan images and validated by retinal specialists.
To identify early retinal changes, the system can provide additional preoperative information to support intraocular lens (IOL) selection and surgical planning. Since some retinal diseases may develop without obvious symptoms and affect visual outcomes after cataract surgery, preoperative retinal imaging is a critical component of patient evaluation. The technology also streamlines appointment workflows through instant image quality checks and reduced repeat scans, thereby supporting a more consistent cataract evaluation process, particularly when retinal findings may influence surgical planning.
"Even subtle retinal findings can impact cataract surgery planning and visual outcomes," said Dr. Allan Fong. "AI-assisted imaging provides us with an additional layer of support during evaluation, especially when assessing patient suitability for surgery, while clinical judgment remains central to every step of care."
Looking ahead, Angel Eye & Cataract Centre will continue to explore technologies that support early intervention, more personalized treatment planning, and improved patient care in cataract and retinal services.
About Angel Eye & Cataract Centre: The center is an ophthalmology center based in Singapore, specializing in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, retinal evaluation, and comprehensive eye care. The clinic is led by Dr. Allan Fong, who has over 26 years of experience in ophthalmology and previously served as Head of the Cataract and Comprehensive Ophthalmology Department at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC).
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