Overview
- The first Vision Pro–assisted cataract surgery occurred in October 2025 using the ScopeXR app co‑developed by Dr. Eric Rosenberg at SightMD.
- Since that case, Rosenberg’s team reports hundreds of additional cataract procedures completed with the headset as the primary view.
- ScopeXR connects to 3D surgical microscopes, including Alcon’s Ngenuity system, over HDMI, USB, or wireless NDI to show a stereoscopic feed with patient data.
- The software lets mentors and consultants join live with the same view and two‑way audio, which expands training and real‑time support for surgeons.
- Hospitals are exploring targeted use as Apple emphasizes professional markets given the $3,499 price, with wider rollout dependent on approvals, training, and outcome data.