ArticleClinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)2021
Can the Three-Dimensional Heads-Up Display Improve Ergonomics, Surgical Performance, and Ophthalmology Training Compared to Conventional Microscopy?
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- Teaching ophthalmic microsurgical skills: conventional microscopy versus heads-up visualization.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Enhanced Surgical Efficiency with 3D Heads-Up Visualization in Vitreoretinal Surgery: A Retrospective Comparative Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Comparison of three-dimensional surgical system versus binocular microscope for implantable Collamer lens implantation: a randomized clinical trial.International journal of ophthalmology · 2026Article
- Use of 3D visualization system in deep sclerectomy: preliminary results from a pilot study.BMC ophthalmology · 2025Article
- Clarity of surgical field displayed on 3D monitor with local dimming technology during heads-up surgery.Japanese journal of ophthalmology · 2025Article
- "My First 100 Vitrectomies": Two Years of Collaborative Learning with the Vitreoretinal Fellowship in Switzerland.Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde · 2025Article
- Automated Imaging of Cataract Surgery Using Artificial Intelligence.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Comparison of neck angle and musculoskeletal discomfort of surgeon in cataract surgery between three-dimensional heads-up display system and conventional microscope.Scientific reports · 2024Observational
- Color enhancement and achromatization to increase the visibility of indocyanine green-stained internal limiting membrane during digitally assisted vitreoretinal surgery.Japanese journal of ophthalmology · 2024Observational
- The application of novel techniques in ophthalmology education.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Review
- Use of a three-dimensional head-mounted digital visualization platform in cataract surgery.Eye (London, England) · 2023Article
- Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty and Descemet Stripping Only Using a 3D Visualization System.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Three-Dimensional Visualization System for Vitreoretinal Surgery: Results from a Monocentric Experience and Comparison with Conventional Surgery.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Image sharpening algorithms improve clarity of surgical field during 3D heads-up surgery.International journal of retina and vitreous · 2023Article
- Effects of image-sharpening algorithm on surgical field visibility during 3D heads-up surgery for vitreoretinal diseases.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Use of a Novel Three-dimensional Head-mounted Digital Visualization Platform in Corneal Endothelial Transplantation.Ophthalmology and therapy · 2023Article
- Magnification and Refocusing Comparison in Cataract Surgery Using a Heads-Up Three-Dimensional Visualization System versus Conventional Binocular Microscopy.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Article
- 3D Visualization System in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK): A Six-Month Comparison with Conventional Microscope.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Surgeon's comfort: The ergonomics of a robotic exoscope using a head-mounted display.Brain & spine · 2022Article
- Ergonomics in Interventional Radiology: Awareness Is Mandatory.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2021Review
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Abstract
purposeTo explore ophthalmic surgeons' opinions regarding three-dimensional heads-up display (3D HUD) use and investigate musculoskeletal (MSK) complaints among ophthalmologists.
methodsPhysicians were invited to complete an online questionnaire. Musculoskeletal complaints and data of the HUD system use were correlated with demographic information. We explored surgeons' feedback on image quality, depth perception, and the educational value of 3D microscopy.
resultsIn this study, the prevalence of self-reported MSK pain was 82.6% (n=132). The pain started after joining ophthalmology practice and significantly improves on weekends and vacations. We found that the pain intensity in non-HUD users is higher than in HUD users, but this correlation was not statistically significant. Sixty-one (84.7%) of HUD system users were satisfied with depth perception, and 27 (37.5%) reported improvement in peripheral acuity. Thirty-seven (51.4%) of the participants believed they perform surgeries better through HUD; this was why most participants (83.3%) recommended its use in surgical training.
conclusionHeads-up display use provides more comfortable sitting positions for surgeons, superior depth perception, and serves as a better educational tool. We believe that adopting this technology may help improve career longevity and productivity.
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