A New York ophthalmologist becoming the first surgeon to perform cataract surgery using the Apple Vision Pro spatial computing headset, reports MacRumors. Dr. Eric Rosenberg of SightMD completed the initial procedure in October 2025 and has since performed hundreds of additional procedures using ScopeXR, a surgical platform he helped develop for Apple’s mixed reality device. ScopeXR is a spatial computing software platform designed specifically for ophthalmic surgery. It integrates seamlessly with existing 3D digital surgical microscopes, including the Ngenuity 3D Visualization System ® (Alcon, Fort Worth, TX), through HDMI, USB, or wireless NDI protocols. The platform streams real-time surgical imaging directly into the surgeon’s Vision Pro headset. The platform also supports real-time remote collaboration, allowing surgeons to virtually join procedures and see exactly what the operating surgeon sees. The platform also revolutionizes surgical education, enabling medical students, residents, and fellows to observe and learn remotely, while reducing the need for additional personnel in the operating room. “We are now able to bring the world’s best surgeon into any operating room, at any hour, from anywhere on the planet,” said Dr. Rosenberg in a company press release. “From residents performing their first cases to surgeons facing unexpected complications, this technology democratizes access to expertise and that will save vision.” Apple’s Vision Pro may not have been adopted in great numbers by consumers, thanks to the headset’s bulky form factor and $3,499 starting price, but it has found a market in several niche fields, such as industrial design, aviation training, medicine, and more. Read More...
