Surgeons try apple vision pro during cataract operations
NCT ID NCT07301385
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether surgeons can safely use an Apple Vision Pro headset to view a microscope during cataract and other eye surgeries. 45 adults having elective eye surgery took part. The goal was to see if the headset is safe and comfortable for the surgeon, not to change how the surgery is done.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Apple Vision Pro headset (used as a display for microscope video)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that head-mounted displays are a safe and comfortable alternative to traditional microscope eyepieces for eye surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 45 participants. It does not test whether the headset improves patient outcomes, only that it can be used safely during surgery.
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Locations
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Sharp Otay Lakes Surgery Center
San Diego, California, 91914, United States