# New York ophthalmologist Eric Rosenberg has integrated the headset into cataract surgeries, not as a gimmick.

*biotech · news · 2026-04-30 · Firstpost*

## Key points

- Apple Vision Pro is now used in live cataract surgeries as a core surgical tool.
- ScopeXR streams surgical microscope feeds and patient data directly into the headset in high-res 3D.
- The platform enables remote collaboration, allowing specialists to join and guide surgeries in real time.
- Apple is shifting focus to specialised sectors like healthcare, moving away from mainstream consumer markets.
- There is ongoing evaluation of patient outcome improvements from integrating Vision Pro into surgical workflows.

**Companies:** Apple
**Countries:** United States

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