Overview
- Tech outlets reported Tuesday that SightMD used Apple’s Vision Pro with the ScopeXR platform in cataract surgery and is now using the workflow in regular practice.
- Dr. Eric Rosenberg performed the first Vision Pro–assisted cataract procedure in October 2025, and SightMD says he and colleagues have completed hundreds of additional cases since.
- ScopeXR streams stereoscopic 3D video from surgical microscopes into the headset and overlays preoperative data so the surgeon sees depth cues and key measurements in one view.
- The platform connects to existing systems such as Alcon’s Ngenuity over HDMI, USB, or wireless links and supports secure two-way audio for live expert guidance.
- Coverage places this in Apple’s shift toward pro use as consumer uptake lags at a $3,499 price, noting an M5 Vision Pro refresh in October 2025 and reports that Apple is now prioritizing smart glasses.