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Apple Vision Pro gets a real medical job in New York cataract surgeries
Technology
Published on 29 April 2026
Surgeons used it during cataract operations, not demos
Apple Vision Pro has moved from hype to the operating room, with an ophthalmologist in New York performing cataract surgeries using the ScopeXR setup. Eric Rosenberg, reported to have carried out hundreds of procedures, says the mixed-reality workflow can support remote collaboration and guide surgeons in real time—hinting at practical uses for high-end AR beyond consumer entertainment.
- Vision Pro was used in cataract surgery in New York
- Ophthalmologist Eric Rosenberg carried out hundreds of procedures
- ScopeXR enabled mixed-reality support for the operating room
- Remote collaboration could become a key benefit
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