New ophthalmic microscope utilizes motorized tilt to improve ergonomics
Key takeaways:
- The Metis 900 microscope system is designed to prioritize healthy ergonomics for ophthalmic surgeons.
- Haag-Streit plans to launch the Metis 900 in March.
KOLOA, Hawaii — With its new microscope, Haag-Streit aims to improve ergonomics and workflow in the operating room for ophthalmic surgeons.
At Hawaiian Eye 2025, Olaf Felske, CEO of Haag-Streit USA, discussed the importance of research and development to support ophthalmologists by addressing their needs in the OR.
“We have been heavily investing in R&D, particularly in ergonomics. This development focus has led to the Metis, our new surgical microscope,” Felske told Healio.
The Metis 900 microscope system offers an innovative glaucoma workflow that makes it simple for ophthalmologists to position the microscope during MIGS procedures.
Surgeons’ health and long-term capacity to care for their patients are directly impacted by ergonomics. “We know that physicians spend many hours in the operating room," Felske told Healio. “We prioritized addressing back pain and ergonomic concerns because we hear about them so frequently. Surgeons are really concerned about their long-term health and quality of life while providing optimal patient care. These are doctors who greatly value the best-in-class ergonomics that the Metis’ distinctive design promotes.”
The Metis 900 has a touchscreen monitor and integrated 4K video for optimal workflow through simple documentation and real-time collaboration, according to a company press release. The microscope gives surgeons a new level of control that makes them more efficient during the procedure and frees up their staff to concentrate on other needs for patient care, according to Haag-Streit.
Haag-Streit aims to prioritize future growth of the Metis by allowing the addition of new modules and features over time, Felske told Healio.
“This will allow surgeons to incorporate new technologies and innovations without having to reinvest in a new microscope as these advancements become available,” he said.
“That’s where we really put the physician in control of this new surgical microscope,” Felske said. “We will launch this microscope in March, and there will be more products coming this year.”
Reference:
- Haag-Streit offers “sneak preview” of the new Metis ophthalmic microscope system at AAO 2024. https://us.haag-streit.com/news-events/news/Haag-Streit_offers_sneak_preview_of_the_new_METIS_ophthalmic_microscope_system_at_AAO%202024. Published Oct. 14, 2024. Accessed Feb. 7, 2025.
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