Haag-Streit USA Unveils METIS 3D Digital Heads-Up Module
Haag-Streit USA announced the launch of the METIS 3D Digital Heads-Up Module (METIS HU) at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting in Orlando.
Building on the METIS 900 ophthalmic microscope system, the new METIS HU introduces a fully integrated digital 3D visualization platform that elevates precision and comfort in ophthalmic surgery. Featuring 3D 4K camera technology and a 55” 3D 4K monitor mounted on a compact floor stand, METIS HU replaces traditional eyepieces with a heads-up display. This allows surgeons to experience enhanced visualization, improved ergonomics, advanced teaching opportunities, and a seamless transition into the digital surgical era.
According to Haag-Streit, METIS HU delivers outstanding image quality and depth perception, providing surgeons with clarity during intricate ophthalmic procedures. The system’s adaptive 3D stereo 4K camera automatically responds to varying light conditions, ensuring consistent brightness and detail. This enhanced visual feedback facilitates more precise manipulation of delicate intraocular structures, improving surgical confidence and outcomes.
Designed with surgeon health in mind, METIS HU enables an upright, natural posture, reducing neck and back strain that can result from prolonged use of traditional oculars. The heads-up configuration allows for an unobstructed, comfortable view of the 3D screen, supporting both surgeon endurance and teaching collaboration in the operating room.
Sharing the rock-solid foundation of the METIS 900, the new module brings additional productivity features to the forefront. In addition to the motorized glaucoma tilt, METIS HU includes digital quick zoom, an integrated image inverter, and image-optimizing filters. Its intuitive digital workflow enhances surgical efficiency while maintaining the reliability surgeons expect from Haag-Streit technology. With its convertible design, METIS HU allows seamless switching between 3D digital visualization and traditional ocular use—offering flexibility without compromise.