• ‘Match Chat’ AI assistant answers questions in real-time, during and after all 254 singles matches
• Enhanced IBM SlamTracker to offer live Likelihood to Win projections, while ‘Key Points’ instantly summarizes articles on USOpen.org and the US Open app
• New global IBM survey confirms demand for AI-powered fan experiences on the rise

ARMONK, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced a new lineup of AI-powered digital experiences coming to USOpen.org and the US Open app for this year’s tournament. Co-created by IBM and the USTA, the features are designed to deliver millions of tennis fans worldwide more of the customized, nonstop coverage they crave throughout the two-week Grand Slam.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/ibm/92400510-en-ibm-usta-ai-fan-experiences-2025-us-open

Serving first is Match Chat, an interactive AI assistant available during and after all 254 singles matches. Fans can engage the tool by selecting a pre-written prompt or typing their own question on topics such as player stats, head-to-head records, match insights and even player name pronunciations (e.g., ‘who has converted more break points in the match?’).

Built with IBM watsonx Orchestrate technologies – including AI agents and large language models (LLMs) such as IBM Granite – Match Chat is trained on the US Open editorial style and leverages real-time data to provide users with responses.

An enhanced version of IBM SlamTracker is back, now offering fans live Likelihood to Win probabilities for every singles match. The tool will update in near real-time with projected win percentages that can change throughout each match, based on AI-powered analysis of player statistics, expert opinion and match momentum. For post-match insights, AI Commentary will once again offer AI-generated audio and subtitles in English for highlight videos of men’s and women’s singles matches.

Rounding out this year’s lineup is Key Points built with watsonx which creates three-bullet summaries of articles, tournament data and match analysis on the US Open app and website. By simply clicking a button at the top of the article page, fans will receive a “TL:DR” (Too Long; Didn’t Read) recap of all the action they are looking to follow.

The new and enhanced capabilities come at a time when audience demand for more dynamic digital content is accelerating. According to a new global survey also out today from Morning Consult and commissioned by IBM, 86% of tennis fans surveyed worldwide see value in AI-powered features, with real-time insights and personalized highlights central to how they engage with sports.

“As fan engagement and content consumption habits evolve, IBM and the USTA are at the cutting edge – leveraging data and AI to create unique digital experiences that bring the excitement of the US Open to life for audiences around the world,” said Jonathan Adashek, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications, IBM. “We’re applying the same powerful technologies that we use with client partners across all industries to meet the demands of tennis fans, deepening the connection to the players and game we all love.”

“Working with IBM, we developed a long-term technology roadmap that has transformed how we operate and connect with fans,” said Brian Ryerson, Sr. Director of Digital Strategy at the USTA. “IBM took the time to understand our vision for the US Open, and together we identified the hybrid cloud and AI capabilities needed to bring it to life. Today, those efforts are paying off — delivering real-time insights that enrich the fan experience, while significantly improving the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our digital platforms and behind-the scenes-operations.” 

The full findings of IBM and Morning Consult’s new survey can be found here.

The 2025 US Open runs from August 18 – September 7. Explore these IBM technologies and more by visiting USOpen.org and/or the US Open app available in the Apple and Android app stores on all mobile devices.

About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

About the USTA
The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the U.S. and the leader in promoting and developing the growth of tennis at every level — from local communities to the highest level of the professional game. A not-for-profit organization, it invests 100 percent of its proceeds in growing the game. It owns and operates the US Open, one of the highest-attended annual sporting events in the world, along with approximately 100 Pro Circuit events throughout the U.S., and selects the teams for Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The USTA’s philanthropic entity, the USTA Foundation, provides grants and scholarships in addition to supporting tennis and education programs nationwide to benefit under-resourced youth through the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network. For more information about the USTA, go to USTA.com or follow the official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X) and TikTok.

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• Most fans surveyed agree that AI-powered features will have a significant impact on how they consume sports 
• More than half surveyed want AI-driven sports commentary and insights for past, current and future events
• Mobile sports apps are becoming essential to the fan experience, particularly among fans attending events in-person

ARMONK, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — New global research commissioned by IBM (NYSE: IBM) reveals sports fans are turning to more dynamic digital content experiences, with AI, personalization and real-time features central to how they engage with sports.

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The study* of more than 20,000 sports fans across 12 countries shows they increasingly view technology – particularly AI — as a positive force in sports. Total AI usage among fans has grown since 2024 across nearly all re-tested markets, ** with 85% of respondents seeing value in integrating the technology into their sports experience and 63% expressing trust in AI-generated sports content. Surveyed fans identify real-time game/match updates (35%) and personalized content (30%) as their top priorities for AI-enhanced sports engagement.

Beyond live events, many respondents are turning to video highlights (51%), post-event recaps (37%) and player interviews (32%) to stay connected to their favorite sports. Dedicated mobile sports apps are also widely adopted — 73% of surveyed fans confirm using them to stay updated. Social media is the leading platform for accessing additional content, and social media influencers play a prominent role, with 59% of surveyed followers engaging with them for analysis and predictions.

Only 27% of surveyed fans expect their sports consumption habits to stay the same over the next two years. Eighty percent (80%) believe technology – specifically AI — will have the greatest influence on how they follow sports by 2027. More than half (56%) of surveyed fans want AI-powered insights and commentary for past, current and future sporting events. Additionally, 33% of respondents believe real-time translation technology will have the most significant impact on their international sports experience in the next 2-3 years — particularly in markets where English is not the dominant language.

“The sports media landscape is more complex than ever, and fans are comfortable consuming digital content around the clock,” said Kameryn Stanhouse, Vice President, Sports and Entertainment Partnerships, IBM. “With fans signaling their readiness to embrace AI, we will continue working with our tournament, league, and media partners to meet fans where they are, whether they’re watching the action in person or enhancing their second-screen experience.”

Other key findings include:

Sports engagement expands beyond the game with fast, non-stop content across screens

• Most (90%) fans surveyed consume sports content beyond watching events, with younger fans leading the trend.
• 40% of surveyed mobile sports app users rely on apps for centralized information and 35% for real-time updates when unable to watch games live.
  • About 1 in 5 F1, golf, and tennis fans use apps tailored to their favorite sports.
• Mobile sports app usage jumps among in-person event attendees, with 82% of surveyed fans using apps during events. Of those, 91% engage with apps during live events, mostly for real-time commentary (44%), stats or analytics (41%) and enhanced in-stadium experiences (35%).
• Among fans surveyed in both 2024 and 2025, multi-device usage to follow sporting events increased from 27% to 29%, indicating a significant upward trend in second-screen behavior.
• 74% of respondents following sports influencers say storytelling is important to how they experience or connect with sports, especially among fans ages 18-44.

Fans seek more connected, community-driven sports experiences

• 35% surveyed plan to watch more live content over the next two years, and 29% expect to attend more events in person.
• Fans surveyed agree that enhancements like faster recaps (67%), personalization capabilities (65%) and greater access to players and teams (65%) will improve their digital sports experience.
• Interest in community-driven experiences is rising: More fans rank community engagement as their first or second priority when consuming sports content, with the share of respondents ranking it as their top priority (1^st) rising from 9% in 2024 to 11% in 2025.**
• More respondents now identify community-building and fan interaction as important areas for AI-driven improvements in sports engagement (21% in 2025 vs. 20% in 2024).**

To view the full study, visit: https://newsroom.ibm.com/image/IBM_Sport_Survey_Report_2025.pdf

*Study Methodology
This survey was conducted in June 2025 among a total sample of 20,864 sports fans 18+ in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Brazil. The interviews for each country were conducted online, and the data is unweighted, with ~2,000 responses per market in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and India and ~1,000 responses per market in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Brazil.

To qualify for this survey respondents must be at least an average sports fan and follow one or more of the following sports: soccer, cricket, tennis, basketball, baseball, rugby, golf, American football, F1 racing, track and field, swimming, and the Olympics.

**Longitudinal insights provide a global overview of how sports fans’ behaviors and attitudes changed between 2024 and 2025. To ensure accurate year-over-year-comparisons, Mexico and Brazil are excluded from these analyses, as they were not included in the 2024 data.

About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

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Adds mobile ad-hoc network leadership and extends company into a multi-billion-dollar, rapidly growing addressable market for drone and unmanned systems 

CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has completed its acquisition of Silvus Technologies Holdings Inc. (“Silvus”), a global leader in mission-critical mobile ad-hoc networks (MANET), based in Los Angeles, California. 

Silvus’ MANET technology is designed to support frontline operations in the most challenging and contested environments, enabling highly secure data, video and voice communications without the need for fixed infrastructure. Their devices mesh together to establish large, scalable and self-healing networks that adapt to continuous mobility. These robust mobile networks connect people, devices and other nodes over distance and at scale, and seamlessly support bandwidth-intensive technologies like video, sensors and drones.

“Silvus’ advanced solutions for drone and unmanned systems are trusted in the world’s most demanding defense environments, and offer vital applications for border security and public safety,” said Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions. “Their capabilities are an excellent complement to our land mobile radio and video technologies, and we look forward to bringing them to more customers around the world.”  

Autonomous technologies, including drones, vehicles and robots, are increasingly deployed to safely provide a greater distance between soldiers and potential threats. Silvus’ technology allows human operators to securely control these systems with extremely low latency, helping to save lives while informing better tactical decisions.

Silvus’ wide range of customers spans defense agencies, autonomous systems manufacturers, the intelligence community, law enforcement and enterprises globally. Motorola Solutions plans to extend Silvus’ reach through its global scale and long-standing relationships with government and public safety customers around the world. 

“Working with Babak and the Silvus team, we’ve seen firsthand how their expertise has created truly disruptive communications technology,” said Erik Fagan, Partner and Head of Industrial Technology, TJC. “They’ve built an exceptional company serving a critical need, and we are excited to watch their next successful chapter unfold with Motorola Solutions as a global leader in safety and security.”

“We have always respected Motorola Solutions’ leadership,” said Babak Daneshrad, PhD, CEO, Silvus Technologies. “At our core, both our companies are driven by innovation that makes the world safer. Bringing our advanced engineering teams together amplifies our ability to build more powerful solutions to serve more customers globally. I am incredibly optimistic about the future we have with Motorola Solutions.” 

More information about the acquisition will be shared during Motorola Solutions’ quarterly conference call with financial analysts at 4 p.m. Central (5 p.m. Eastern) on Aug. 7. The conference call will be webcast live and a replay will be available at www.motorolasolutions.com/investors.

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Transaction Terms
Under the terms of the purchase agreement, the consideration for the Silvus acquisition includes $4.4 billion in upfront consideration, comprising approximately $4.38 billion in cash (subject to customary adjustments) and approximately $20 million in restricted stock to certain employee equity holders. The terms of the purchase agreement also include the ability to earn earnout consideration of up to $600 million in the aggregate based on business performance over consecutive twelve-month periods ending in 2027 and 2028.  

About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer 
Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Learn more about our commitment to innovating for a safer future for us all at www.motorolasolutions.com.

About TJC
TJC, formerly known as The Jordan Company, has worked for more than 40 years with CEOs, founders and entrepreneurs across a range of industries including Consumer & Healthcare, Diversified Industrials, Industrial Technology, Aerospace & Defense, Logistics & Supply Chain and Technology & Infrastructure. With $32.0 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2025, TJC is managed by a senior leadership team that has invested together for over 23 years on over 85 investments. TJC has offices in New York, Chicago, Miami and Stamford. For more information, please visit www.tjclp.com.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable federal securities law. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and generally include words such as “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “estimates” and similar expressions. Motorola Solutions can give no assurance that any actual or future results or events discussed in these statements will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements represent Motorola Solutions’ views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing Motorola Solutions’ views as of any subsequent date. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements contained in this release. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, expected benefits of the transaction to Motorola Solutions and the Silvus business, the ability to expand the reach of Silvus’ offerings, and our ability to integrate and combine the two companies. Motorola Solutions cautions the reader that the risks and uncertainties, including those in Part I Item 1A of Motorola Solutions’ 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings, which are available for free on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on Motorola Solutions’ website at www.motorolasolutions.com/investors, could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated or predicted in the forward-looking statements. Many of these risks and uncertainties cannot be controlled by Motorola Solutions and factors that may impact forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, Motorola Solutions’ ability to successfully integrate and operate Silvus and realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition. Motorola Solutions undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement or risk factor, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Hong Kong hirers can now post job ads for free and pay for performance, with enhanced AI targeting to find the right match for every role

HONG KONG, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 

• Jobsdb introduces innovative pay for performance model, enabling employers to post unlimited job ads for free and pay only for the performance they need.
• SEEK AI-powered recommendations drive 43% of applications in Hong Kong, helping employers quickly connect with high-fit candidates.
• Compared to the second half of 2024, job ads in Hong Kong declined 6% in the first half of 2025, while average job applications per advertisement on Jobsdb surged by 41%, reflecting intensifying competition among jobseekers.
• New learning and community platform will combine career resources with networking opportunities to help jobseekers stand out and navigate the competitive landscape.

Jobsdb by SEEK, Hong Kong’s leading employment marketplace, today announced a transformative shift in its recruitment solutions. Its innovative pay for performance model eliminates upfront hiring costs and uses advanced AI to deliver better matches between employers and jobseekers.

This move responds to Hong Kong’s changing job market, where economic uncertainties and surging job applications have created compounding recruitment challenges. According to Jobsdb’s latest data, the total number of job advertisements in the first half of 2025 dropped by 6% compared to the second half of 2024, reflecting cautious hiring strategies amidst global economic challenges. In contrast, average job applications per advertisement on the Jobsdb marketplace rose sharply by 41% during the same period. This surge has intensified competition among jobseekers, while employers face added challenges in managing high application volumes, often increasing recruitment costs and time-to-hire.

Pay for Performance Model Offers Flexible Hiring with No Upfront Costs

In response to evolving market dynamics, Jobsdb is moving beyond the traditional pay-to-post model, to one where hirers can post job ads for free and only pay for performance. The new model eliminates upfront advertising costs and offers employers greater flexibility — enabling a more tailored, result-driven hiring experience to meet diverse recruitment needs.

Now, employers can post unlimited job ads for free, granting businesses — from multinational corporations to local startups — cost-effective access to over 2.9 million registered jobseekers in Hong Kong for any role at any time. This makes it an ideal solution for employers facing manpower budget constraints. For job ads requiring enhanced visibility, employers can leverage premium features to boost exposure and attract targeted applications. This approach ensures employers pay only for the performance they need with smarter ad posting experience, helping optimise hiring budgets and streamline recruitment efforts.

Powered by AI, Jobsdb’s improved ad posting experience also delivers smarter insights, including performance predictions across all job ad tiers, such as estimated views and application volumes from high-fit candidates who are most likely to be a strong match for the role. These advanced tools help employers make data-driven hiring decisions, select the most effective ad format for each role, and align recruitment strategies with business goals.

Enhanced AI Targeting Delivers High-fit Candidates and Relevant Matches

Behind this transformation is SEEK’s world-class AI technology that’s already delivering proven results. In Hong Kong, 43% of applications on Jobsdb are driven by AI-powered recommendations.

SEEK has combined its existing AI models with an advanced model trained on millions of past hiring decisions, to predict a candidate’s likelihood of being shortlisted for any given job ad. Candidates with a high potential are classified as “high-fit”. SEEK’s AI actively targets high-fit candidates with relevant opportunities across various recommendation channels, including emails, notifications and website visibility. By focusing on high-fit candidates, SEEK’s AI not only improves job search efficiency and success rates for candidates, but also helps employers accelerate their hiring process and make smarter, faster recruitment decisions.

Rishi Patil, Head of AI Product, SEEK , said, “Our high fit signals is the next evolution in our AI matching. In SEEK, we’re always looking for the next advancement in AI models and how we can deeply understand the requirements that hirers are looking for and what makes a great candidate, and the data tells us that it’s working as high-fit candidates in Hong Kong are 3.8x more likely to be shortlisted than average applicants. This is really a pivotal moment for SEEK and our customers because it’s a shift to an AI-powered product that allows us to focus on more relevant, more targeted matches.”

Creating a Thriving Jobseeker Ecosystem for Career Growth

In today’s competitive job market, staying proactive and adaptable is essential. To empower jobseekers, Jobsdb will soon launch a new online learning and community platform designed to foster professional networking, knowledge sharing, and skills development. This vibrant ecosystem will also feature curated career guidance and video learning resources to support upskilling and help jobseekers grow and succeed in their careers.

Bill Lee, Managing Director, Hong Kong, Jobsdb by SEEK, stated, “As Hong Kong’s recruitment market grows more competitive, employers need efficient, targeted hiring solutions to find high-fit candidates while optimising resources. Jobsdb is evolving into Hong Kong’s most comprehensive employment marketplace, offering a pay for performance model allows employers to post job ads for free and upgrade for the performance they need, enabling a smarter, results-driven hiring process. Meanwhile, Jobsdb supports jobseekers through a new learning and community platform with networking opportunities, career resources, and upskilling content. We encourage jobseekers to continue upskilling and stay informed about market trends to thrive in a dynamic job market.”

About Jobsdb by SEEK

Jobsdb is the leading employment platform in Hong Kong and Thailand, helping people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and helping organisations succeed. It is a subsidiary of SEEK, a diverse group of companies comprised of a strong portfolio of online employment, educational, commercial and volunteer businesses. SEEK is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and has a strong presence across the APAC region, including six Asian markets – Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand – through the Jobsdb and Jobstreet brands. SEEK attracts over 500 million visits a year in Asia.

Pioneer surgeon Dr Natasha Lim is among the first in Singapore to offer Smooth Incision Lenticular Keratomileusis (SILK) procedure in their clinics.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Natasha Lim, an internationally renowned surgeon in Ophthalmology, has introduced an alternative to established refractive surgery techniques for medical practitioners in Singapore to explore. Smooth Incision Lenticule Keratomileusis (SILK), a recent advancement in laser vision correction, offers a potentially improved approach to correcting myopia and astigmatism. SILK is a flapless refractive surgery that uses a more recent iteration of the femtosecond laser to create and extract a lens-shaped piece of corneal tissue, called a lenticule, to reshape the eye. A pioneer surgeon in Singapore for the SILK procedure, Dr. Natasha Lim is opening her eye centre for professional discussion and clinical review of the technology and technique behind it.

Comparing SILK to Existing Procedures: LASIK, SMILE

LASIK, a widely established refractive surgery for myopia and astigmatism, involves the creation of a corneal flap. Clinically, LASIK has demonstrated efficacy in correcting myopia up to -12.00DS^[1] and astigmatism up to -6.00DC^[1]. SILK, a flapless procedure, has since been shown to replicate LASIK’s treatable range for myopia up to -12.00DS^[2] and astigmatism up to -6.00DC^[2].

SILK is not indicated for the correction of hyperopia. However, its minimally invasive nature sets it apart from LASIK—the former does not create a corneal flap, but instead forms a thin lenticule within the cornea.

This suggests that flapless refractive surgeries, such as SILK, can potentially reduce the onset of risks associated with flap complications—such as wrinkles, displacement, and conditions such as corneal ectasia and dry eye syndrome^[2]—which can affect visual outcomes and necessitate further correction.

Preceding SILK surgery is Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE), introduced in 2009. SILK incorporates further technological advancements to the SMILE procedure, including a submicron precision laser system, which delivers lower energy per pulse (at 40 to 90 nanojoules) compared to other laser systems, and is meant for easier and faster tissue dissection time with less post-operative inflammation^[3] and faster vision recovery time. Furthermore, SILK employs a proprietary biconvex lenticule shape designed for faster, more optimal healing and better quality of vision, as compared to the asymmetrical shape used by SMILE.

The targeted result is a smoother corneal surface and potentially reduced surgical time, hence enabling faster post-operative visual recovery.

SILK Surgery Operating Procedures

Preoperatively, patient-specific data, including corneal pachymetry and refractive error measurements, are entered into the SILK laser system. The system machine will process this data to inform the automated calculation of lenticule parameters, including the thickness and diameter of corneal tissue (lenticule), for precise tissue extraction during myopia and astigmatism correction.

During the procedure, the patient is positioned under the surgical microscope and cold diode laser delivery system. A fixation light is presented to the patient to ensure stable ocular alignment. The cold diode laser then executes a pre-programmed cutting pattern, creating a lenticule within the corneal stroma and an approximately two-millimetre peripheral incision, allowing the lenticule to gently be removed from within the cornea.

Following laser application, the ophthalmologist proceeds with controlled lenticule dissection and extraction.

Post-Procedure Results

Smooth Incision Lenticular Keratomileusis takes around two minutes to perform, with 85.3%^[4] of eyes requiring no or only mild dissection. Patients report an average of one (1) day of downtime for the cornea to reshape by itself.

Clinical studies of the Smooth Incision Lenticule Keratomileusis (SILK) procedure, utilising a femtosecond laser system, demonstrate favourable outcomes: In a 2023 study of SILK surgery, 65.9% achieved a monocular uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) of 20/20 or better at postoperative day one, increasing to 85.4% at one week and 96% at six months. At six months, 100% of eyes achieved a monocular UDVA of 20/40 or better, and no eyes lost any lines of corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA)².

Refractive stability, as measured by mean refractive spherical equivalent (MRSE), was achieved by three months and maintained at an MSRE predictability of 91.1% through six months^[4]. 

“As an updated version of SMILE, SILK has the potential to be a more effective option for refractive surgery with possibly reduced downtime. Ophthalmologists may soon advise SILK surgery for patients to have a more comfortable and quicker path to clear vision,” said Dr Natasha Lim, one of the pioneer surgeons in Singapore for the SILK surgery and the director of Dr Natasha Lim Eye Centre.

As an internationally renowned pioneer LASIK surgeon in Singapore, Dr Natasha Lim has been recognised for her extensive contributions to refractive surgery. She is the only ophthalmologist from Singapore elected to publish her LASIK results on the worldwide AMO iDesign Registry, providing clinical guidance to other LASIK surgeons globally.

Dr. Natasha Lim Eye Centre offers a full range of in-house laser systems, providing diverse refractive surgery options tailored to patients’ varying ophthalmological conditions.

About Dr Natasha Lim Eye Centre

Dr Natasha Lim Eye Centre is a leading provider of advanced eye care in Singapore. Founded by Dr. Natasha Lim, a highly experienced ophthalmologist and pioneer in refractive surgery, the Centre offers a comprehensive range of services, including LASIK, SILK, presbyopia correction and cataract surgery. Dr Lim is dedicated to providing personalised care and utilising the latest technologies to help patients achieve optimal vision.