At the invitation of Dr. Ronald Krueger, MD, MSE, Chairman of Ophthalmology and Director of the University of Nebraska’s Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute, Ocutrx Technologies, Inc. showcased the OR-Bot™ 4900D 3D Surgery Visualization Theatre to surgeons and residents during the 29th Annual Gifford Truhlsen Conference this past week at the University of Nebraska’s Medical Center in Omaha, with the goal to showcase the OR-Bot 4900D’s unique visualization options to surgeons and residents and generate awareness to medical professionals. This event follows Ocutrx's EU/UK debut of the OR-Bot 4900D in Frankfurt, Germany at the Frankfurt Retina Meeting in April, at the invitation of Prof. Dr. Claus Eckardt, M.D. Head of the Department of Ophthalmology of the Klinikum Frankfurt Höchst Hospital.  

Ocutrx’s OR-Bot 4900D provides surgery visualization through its ORLenz™ AR/XR Headset or through its StereoLenz™ 3D “glasses-free” 8K monitor. Additionally, Ocutrx showcased its MedTiles™ multiple overlay virtual views which enhances surgical precision and decision-making.   

“We are pleased to support Dr. Krueger and the mission of the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute and iEXCEL at the Davis Global Center to bring better visualization methods and better ergonomics for the surgeons into the Operating Room,” said Michael H. Freeman, CEO/CTO of Ocutrx.    

The integration of the ORLenz™ AR/XR headset for surgeons with the digital microscopy will soon revolutionize the way surgeons perceive and interact with patient surgeries and data, facilitating more accurate and efficient procedures. Participants of the conference were able to feel how ergonomically correct their operations could be in the future using the OR-Bot’s visualization methods instead of the traditional method of leaning and cramping into a standard optical (ocular) microscope. The OR-Bot can “see” up to 69 billion distinct colors and resolve images down to 3.5 micros– a capability that far exceeds standard optical microscopes today.  The OR-Bot’s microscope has up to 360x zoom and 24 megapixels, allowing surgeons to see how visualization will be enhanced in the future using the OR-Bot.   

For students, the ORLenz headset will not only allow them to learn in 3D, but learn by seeing exactly what the teaching surgeon sees as he/she operates. Medical Students and Residents can feel as if they were sitting at the microscope doing the surgery themselves. This will significantly impact surgical education and training, providing a platform for surgeons to enhance their skills and acquire new knowledge in a safe and realistic environment. The innovative OR-Bot technology will enable medical students and residents to gain invaluable experience, shortening their learning curve and preparing them for the challenges they will encounter in their future careers.   

About the event, Dr. Krueger stated, “On behalf of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Truhlsen Eye Institute I express our deep appreciation to Ocutrx for making its U.S. debut of the OR-Bot 4900D at the Gifford-Truhlsen Conference. The OR-Bot  promises to redefine the future of surgical visualization and education and help reduce the rehabilitative intervention that  surgeons need to have themselves due to current poor ergonomics. The University of Nebraska's annual ophthalmic conference has always been a platform for innovative advancements in the field of medicine, and this year's event reached new heights with the introduction of the OR-Bot and the Surgical Simulation Workshop. We look forward to continuing collaborations between Ocutrx and our esteemed institution in the future.”   

Ocutrx's commitment to pushing the boundaries of medical technology aligns perfectly with the University of Nebraska's dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. Dr. Krueger recognizes the significance of this partnership and eagerly anticipates future collaborations that will continue to drive innovation in the medical field. The successful debut of the OR-Bot 4900D theatre at the University of Nebraska's annual eye conference marks the beginning of a new era in surgical innovation, and Dr. Krueger eagerly looks forward to the positive impact this technology will have on ophthalmic patient care and surgical outcomes not only in Nebraska but worldwide.