• The council will serve as an advisory group, guiding BVI on market insights, clinical practice and surgical education across Europe.
• The initiative builds on the momentum of BVI’s US Surgical Leadership Council, extending its collaborative model to key European markets.

WALTHAM, Mass., May 6th, 2026 — BVI, a global ophthalmic device company, today announced the formation of its European Surgical Leadership Council. The group includes seven surgeons, key figures in their respective fields, representing anterior segment, glaucoma and vitreoretinal specialties across key European markets.

The European council expands BVI’s efforts to work closely with surgeons to better understand regional clinical practices, evolving market needs and opportunities to support surgical performance and patient care.

The initiative builds on the foundation established by the company’s US Surgical Leadership Council and reflects its ongoing focus on strengthening global clinical partnerships.

“We are pleased to collaborate with BVI as part of its European Surgical Leadership Council. Initiatives like this create opportunities to exchange insights, share best practices and contribute to the advancement of ophthalmic care across different health care systems,” said Sheraz Daya, a member of BVI’s European Surgical Leadership Council.

The inaugural European council members include:

• Sheraz Daya, MD, United Kingdom
• Daniel Elies, MD, Spain
• Damien Gatinel, MD, France
• Fernando Llovet, MD, Spain
• Radhika Rampat, MD, United Kingdom
• Gok Ratnarajan, MD, United Kingdom
• Tommaso Rossi, MD, Italy

“The European Surgical Leadership Council provides a platform for BVI to engage directly with surgeons across the region, a key market for the company. Through these collaborations, we aim to foster the exchange of insights, support ongoing innovation, and gather feedback that informs our approach to clinical education, product development, and market strategy,” said Andy Chang, Chief Commercial Officer at BVI.

The council will support BVI across three areas: strategic market insights, advocacy and education, and clinical and surgical guidance, underscoring the company’s commitment to partnering with surgeons to inform its approach to clinical practice, education and the development of surgical solutions.

About BVI

BVI® is a leading innovator in eye health, with a long-standing legacy of shaping ophthalmic care through advanced technology. Building on nearly nine decades of expertise, from foundational surgical instruments to premium intraocular lenses and next-generation platforms, BVI partners closely with surgeons to deliver technology designed to support surgical performance and patient care. Serving surgical teams in more than 90 countries, BVI is committed to improving vision for patients worldwide.

To learn more about BVI and its mission to advance the future of vision, visit https://www.bvimedical.com

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