ZEISS Unveils Bitoric IOL and Digital Surgery Tools at ESCRS
Event summary
- ZEISS introduces the world's first bitoric hydrophobic monofocal IOL with a non-constant asphericity profile design to treat cataracts and correct astigmatism.
- The EVA NEXUS™ ophthalmic surgical system is now available in a cataract-only configuration, integrating with the ZEISS Cataract Workflow.
- ZEISS Surgery Planner, a cloud-based digital planner for cataract surgery, will launch in Fall 2026 in select markets, including Australia, Brazil, Germany, and Spain.
- Software updates to the ZEISS VISUMAX 800 include new features supporting arcuate incisions and CentraLign® auto centration in CE markets.
- ZEISS previews an expanded screening and diagnostics portfolio, including a retinal diagnostics offering and a virtual reality (VR) offering for perimetry testing.
The big picture
ZEISS is doubling down on digital transformation in ophthalmology, aiming to streamline workflows and reduce manual errors. The company's focus on integrating advanced optics with cloud-based planning tools positions it to capture a larger share of the growing cataract and refractive surgery markets. With over 3 million cases planned using its VERACITY Surgery Planner in the U.S., ZEISS is leveraging proven technology to expand globally, targeting key markets like Australia, Brazil, Germany, and Spain.
What we're watching
- Product Adoption
- How quickly the new ZEISS AT LUCIA toric 721P IOL will be adopted by surgeons globally, given its unique bitoric design.
- Market Expansion
- Whether the ZEISS Surgery Planner can replicate its success in the U.S. in new international markets.
- Regulatory Approvals
- The pace at which regulatory approvals for the EVA NEXUS™ cataract configuration will be secured in different markets.