Dr. Eric Rosenberg pioneers cataract surgery using Apple Vision Pro and ScopeXR

12 articles · Updated · Cult of Mac · Apr 27

Rosenberg, a New York ophthalmologist at SightMD, first performed the procedure in October 2025 and has since completed hundreds more using the Vision Pro headset.
The ScopeXR platform streams real-time 3D surgical imaging and overlays into the headset, enabling immersive visualization, remote expert collaboration, and advanced surgical training.
This innovation highlights Apple Vision Pro's growing role in professional fields as consumer demand lags, with Apple reportedly shifting focus to smart glasses and specialized enterprise applications.

What's the next specialty after eye surgery to be transformed by this immersive technology?

With a rival app in clinical trials, who will win the race to dominate the AR operating room?

Will this technology truly democratize surgical skill or just widen the healthcare gap?

As surgeons enter the metaverse, who is liable when the software fails mid-operation?

Does this high-tech approach actually lead to better surgical outcomes than traditional methods?

How soon could this breakthrough surgery become a standard procedure covered by Medicare?