MDConsult AI Introduces Pre-Consultation Platform for Ophthalmology

In August 2026, MDConsult AI officially launched its AI-based pre-consultation platform after a beta version release in May 2026, which included 320 patients for ophthalmology consultation. This platform uses an AI framework that can be customized by the surgeons according to the needs of the patients.

This tool helps patients be prepared for their surgery and also helps medical professionals deliver better treatment. This platform is mainly intended to be used in cataract and refractive surgeries. According to the company, the AI-powered consultation platform has been developed based on the 3D AI framework specifically to cater to the needs of ophthalmology surgeries.

This platform uses a patented technology in its core intelligence, which is known as “deep directed discovery”, which enables medical professionals to tweak the algorithm and clinical settings according to the particular surgery requirements. This technology allows the treatment to be customized according to the requirements of the patient as well as the settings, which help the doctor deliver optimal treatment.

This launch will help ease the pressure on cataract surgeons from intricate IOL selection, reimbursement issues, and tight consultation timelines. According to Gary Wortz, MD, co-founder and co-manager of MDConsult AI, in the modern era, patients are getting less and lesser amount of time for more and more intricate lens and treatment decisions.

He said that MDConsult AI did not desire to make a general chatbot that does not really provide a customized experience. The company wanted to address the differences in practice that happen among different medical professionals and establish a synchronization between physician methodology and patient needs.

According to Tamara Bogetti, MBA, co-founder and co-manager of MDConsult AI, the company provided its beta version to some of the most prominent ophthalmology practices in the U.S. She said that their platform has provided significant efficiency improvement in cataract and refractive treatment, and patients’ awareness has increased as they start their surgery procedure.

Impact on the AI Industry

According to Precedence Research, the launch of the AI-based pre-consultation platform is expected to positively impact the AI industry due to the fact that it provides a pioneering consultation solution for ophthalmologists as well as patients. It helps patients make sophisticated lens and surgery decisions and also helps surgeons tailor the treatment structure according to their methodology and the needs of the patients.

This launch is an important milestone in the usage of automation solutions to provide a customized experience to the patients. This development comes at a time when medical equipment and surgery technology are getting more and more sophisticated, and AI helps patients as well as physicians to make better decisions.

Impact on the Ophthalmology Market

The global ophthalmology market size is valued at USD 81.72 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 86.71 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 152.86 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.46% from 2026 to 2035.

According to Precedence Research, the introduction of the AI-based pre-consultation platform is expected to benefit the ophthalmology market owing to the fact that it improves diagnosis and treatment for eye patients. It helps patients make better decisions and have more awareness about the course of their treatment, and also helps doctors deliver better treatment. This platform will help to provide better healthcare in underdeveloped and developing regions, which have a significant amount of underserved population.

Impact on the Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Market

The global artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare market size is valued at USD 36.96 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 51.20 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 744.34 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 35.02% from 2026 to 2035.

According to Precedence Research, the launch of the AI-based pre-consultation platform by MDConsult AI is expected to positively impact the artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare market. This is because it boosts the usage of AI in healthcare workflows, for patients as well as medical professionals.

It increases the economic activity in the market as medical institutions partner with AI development companies for proper integration, maintenance, updating, and servicing of automation technologies. Such contracts are financially rewarding for the AI companies as healthcare facilities are ready to pay a premium price to ensure reliable and consistent performance.

About MDConsult AI

MDConsult AI is an AI-based consultation solutions provider that was founded by surgeons and is compliant with HIPAA. These solutions provide relevant information to the patient even before their appointment and also to the medical team. It helps patients process all the information better and thus make informed decisions. This platform also assists patients regarding reimbursement procedures.

According to the company, CommonWealth Eye has achieved a 15 percent improvement in patient treatment adoption after 6 months of usage of their platform. This platform also reduces the load on medical staff and helps them invest more time to deliver better treatment to the patient.