Key Takeaway Points
- Digitally-assisted vitreoretinal surgery (DAVS) frees the surgeon from looking through the oculars
- Higher magnification, greater depth of field and improved depth resolution are optimized using DAVS when compared to the standard operating microscope
- Digital processing allows uniform image brightness and the utilization of standard or custom color palettes to further aid visualization of fine details for the surgeon
- Intense light exposure to the retina is significantly reduced using DAVS
- DAVS allows an ergonomically and physiologically optimal position for each individual surgeon, and may limit debilitating musculoskeletal injuries and possibly extend careers
- Vitrectomy machine parameters can be displayed on the 3-D monitor, allowing the surgeon to remain focused on the procedure