Beyeonics Vision Ltd. is introducing a new infrared night-vision technology-based product for ophthalmic surgery: Beyeonics One, the first fully digital ophthalmic microscope.
First up: this company.
Based in Tirat Carmel, Israel, Beyeonics comprises a group of medical technology companies developing and commercially launching surgical-based platform technologies for various clinical specialties.
The company is split into two arms:
- Beyeonics Vision, which is working to integrate a proprietary digital surgical platform into operating rooms via augmented reality (AR), tracking, and image processing / artificial intelligence (AI) technologies
- Beyeonics Surgical, which is focused on a surgical platform for two areas—neurosurgery and orthopedics—along with pipeline applications involving minimally-invasive surgery that uses virtual reality (VR) and AR-based navigation and data processing
Now this new product.
Manufactured by Beyeonics Vision, the Beyeonics One is a high-definition (HD), fully digital imaging platform.
Its purpose: To assist ophthalmic surgeons in viewing a magnified, 3D image of the surgical field in order to deliver “enhanced visualization and on-demand pre-operative information.”
- What to know about this information: The data is both accessible and controlled via an immersive, AR-based surgical headset.
What makes it unique from other systems?
Most notably: invisible light technology.
- Note: Standard systems typically use high-intensity visible light and require Trypan blue or other dyes (costly add-ons)
The details: Use of invisible infrared illumination reduces both patient eye strain and discomfort as well as works through the following conditions to provide a clear visual pathway:
- Dense cataracts
- Hemorrhages
- Cloud corneas
Can I get a visual of this?
Watch below.
Break the system down for me.
We’ll start with the AR-based surgical headset.
The details: The headset display is both lightweight and adjustable, providing surgeons with full control over the system’s parameters.
- Plus: Head gestures on the display can control frequent functions (i.e.: focus, zoom, pan, illumination, etc) and be used to toggle through overlays.
- Also: Two headsets can be worn at the same time, giving surgeons identical 3D and 2D views.
Next: Stereoscopic camera head unit.
- The details: The camera head is rotatable 270° and features two >8K resolution, low noise cameras (providing sharp and clear images) as well as a light-emitting diode (LED)-based illumination system
And then: 24-in rotating touchscreen user interface.
- The details: Presents a clear image display of a surgeon's view to the operating room (OR) team and can also be streamed to an external monitor
Any other notable components?
Also worth noting is a console with real-time video processing and data management as well as a motorized arm (with extended mobility and smooth XYZ positioning adjustment).
Now let’s talk capabilities.
Beyeonics noted the platform’s “unconstrained performance” extends to providing:
- Unconstrained visualization
- Courtesy of: a fully digital optics design
- What it provides: high magnification, clear and detailed surgical field images
- As a bonus: A customizable surgeon filter selection allowing for enhanced tissue and membrane contrast
- What it provides: high magnification, clear and detailed surgical field images
- Courtesy of: a fully digital optics design
- Unconstrained movement
- Courtesy of: AR-based surgical headset’s ergonomic-friendly design
- What it provides: adaptation of a more natural posture, intended to promote surgeons’ productivity and overall professional longevity
- Courtesy of: AR-based surgical headset’s ergonomic-friendly design
- Unconstrained workflow
- Courtesy of: a “zero perceived image latency” and intuitive head gesture control
- What it provides: enables the surgeon to maintain a continuous surgical field view (without skimping on hand-eye coordination)
- Courtesy of: a “zero perceived image latency” and intuitive head gesture control
What other advantages does the system offer for surgeons?
Three key areas: connectivity, teaching and training, and automation.
- Connectivity:
- An open platform approach allows for:
- Future integration with OR systems such as emergency medical records (EMRs) and a picture archiving and communication system (PACS)
- Remote connectivity for service and training enhancements
- An open platform approach allows for:
- Teaching and training
- Provides real-time, remote viewing of the surgical field for the OR
- Automation
- Features auto focus, auto centering, and automatic switching between anterior/posterior modes for a more seamless workflow
And which surgeries can this be used with?
Beyeonics noted that the device is intended to “support any and all” ocular surgeries and procedures—including cataract, cornea, glaucoma, and retina.
Plus: It also supports the Oculus BIOM 5 for posterior segment surgery.
See surgeons’ testimonials here.
Nice! Lastly, can I demo this?
You certainly can. In fact, if you’re attending the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting, check out the Beyeonics booth (#3049) to see the Beyeonics One.
Academy 2024 kicks off Oct. 18-21 in Chicago, Illinois.
If not, click here to request a demo.