• The Council will serve as an advisory group, guiding BVI on corporate strategy, unmet clinical needs, product development, and surgical best practices.
• This initiative marks a key step in BVI’s global expansion, with plans underway for a European Surgical Advisory Board to further strengthen international partnerships

WALTHAM, Mass., August 6th, 2025 – BVI, a leading global ophthalmic device company dedicated to sitting at the forefront of advancements in eye surgery, today announced the formation of its first U.S. Surgical Leadership Council. This distinguished group of seven leaders spans the fields of cataract, retina, and glaucoma surgery—each dedicated to shaping the future of ophthalmology through collaboration and insight-driven innovation.

The U.S. Surgical Leadership Council reflects BVI’s drive to work hand-in-hand with surgeons to co-develop meaningful solutions across the full spectrum of eye care. These members have been instrumental in guiding industry over the years and will now collaborate closer with BVI to help chart the course for the company’s next phase of growth.

“We are thrilled to partner with BVI as inaugural members of its U.S 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,” said George O. Waring IV, MD.

The inaugural council members 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

“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,” said Andy Chang, Chief Commercial Officer.

This initiative marks a major milestone in BVI’s commitment to co-creating solutions with the ophthalmic community.

About BVI

BVI® is a diversified global ophthalmic device company with a mission to deliver high-quality solutions and innovation for advancing eye surgery and improving patients’ vision. With nine decades of developing leading products and solutions, BVI partners with ophthalmic surgeons to improve the vision of millions of patients across the globe. Our organization supports surgical teams in more than 90 countries worldwide, either directly or through our network of trusted distributors.

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

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