The RoboMarker, a corneal marking device for use in refractive and cataract surgery, was the first product launched by my company, Surgilūm, but it will not be the last. I am a practicing ophthalmologist as well as an inventor and the holder of multiple patents. Although the first couple of Surgilūm’s products are in the ophthalmology space, I hope to also eventually launch products in other fields, both in and outside of medicine. This article explains how I approach my dual role as an ophthalmologist and inventor…