Haag-Streit USA launched the Metis 3D Digital Heads-Up Module (Metis HU) at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in Orlando, Florida. Metis HU expands Haag-Streit’s Metis 900 ophthalmic microscope system with an integrated digital 3D visualization platform, the company said in a press release.
The Metis HU incorporates advanced 3D 4K camera technology, and combines a 55” 3D 4K monitor with a compact floor stand. The heads-up view also creates better visualization, improved ergonomics, enhanced teaching opportunities, and a flexible digital pathway, the company said.
The high image resolution, combined with a large 3D display, delivers a greater depth-of-field, together with a 3D stereo 4K camera that can constantly adapt to light conditions. This results in enhanced vision, facilitating more accurate manipulation of delicate intraocular structures, the company said.
According to Haag-Streit USA, the Metis HU is also designed with long-term surgical well-being in mind. By allowing the surgeon to sit in an upright position and gain a clear view to the screen without excessive head movements, Metis HU can reduce the neck and back strain that can occur.
Additionally, Metis HU features a motorized glaucoma tilt, a digital quick zoom, an integrated image inverter, and image-optimizing filters. Metis HU also allows surgeons to benefit from 3D digital visualization with the freedom to revert to the familiar ocular setup when required, the company said.