BVI Launches US Surgical Council

BVI has officially announced the formation of its US Surgical Leadership Council, a new initiative designed to foster strategic collaboration with leading ophthalmic surgeons across the subspecialties of cataract, retina, and glaucoma surgery. The council comprises seven prominent surgeons who bring decades of experience and thought leadership to the advancement of surgical eye care.

Supporting Innovation in Surgical Vision Care

According to BVI, the council has been established with the goal of co-developing innovative, surgeon-informed solutions that span the full continuum of eye care. The company emphasizes that these inaugural council members have played a pivotal role in guiding ophthalmic surgical practices and will now work closely with BVI to inform its future product development and strategic direction.

The founding members of the US Surgical Leadership Council include:

• Nicole Fram, MD

• Sumit (Sam) Garg, MD

• Nathan Radcliffe, MD

• Firas Rahhal, MD

• Vance Thompson, MD

• George O. Waring IV, MD

• Robert J. Weinstock, MD

Strategic Collaboration Between BVI and Surgical Experts

Commenting on the announcement, Dr. George O. Waring IV stated:

“We are thrilled to partner with BVI as inaugural members of its US Surgical Council. BVI has a longstanding commitment to excellence through innovation in surgical vision, and we look forward to helping introduce more of these innovations to the United States.”

Andy Chang, Chief Commercial Officer at BVI, further highlighted the strategic value of the initiative:

“The council will serve as a strategic advisory council, enabling BVI to gather critical insights from frontline surgeons. In doing so, BVI aims to accelerate its efforts in delivering a differentiated, end-to-end portfolio of surgical solutions that truly reflect the voice of the customer.”