Apple Vision Pro used for hundreds of cataract surgeries in the last year
The Apple Vision Pro has been utilized in hundreds of cataract surgeries over the past year, showcasing its potential in the medical field. Surgeons have praised the device for its high-resolution images and ergonomic design, enhancing surgical procedures. The headset, along with the ScopeXR platform, facilitates virtual collaboration among medical professionals worldwide.
- ▪The Apple Vision Pro has been used for cataract surgeries in New York, marking its success in the healthcare industry.
- ▪Dr. Eric Rosenberg was the first surgeon to perform cataract surgery using the Apple Vision Pro in October 2025.
- ▪ScopeXR, a mixed reality surgical platform, allows surgeons to view live feeds from surgical microscopes and share data with professionals globally.
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News Apple Vision Pro used for hundreds of cataract surgeries in the last year Marko Zivkovic 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Tue Apr 28 2026, 05:10 PM EDT · 2 minute read The Apple Vision Pro has proven to be a useful tool for cataract surgery. The Apple Vision Pro continues to prove its potential in the medical field, with the headset now seeing use for cataract surgeries in New York. Priced at $3500, the Apple Vision Pro was never going to be a hit consumer product. Still, Apple's spatial computing device has found limited success in the healthcare industry, a market the company had in mind from the get-go. Surgeons have praised the Apple Vision Pro for its high-resolution images and ergonomics.
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