Haag-Streit USA

05/18/2026

It’s Myopia Awareness Week! At Haag-Streit, we’re committed to raising awareness about the global rise of myopia and the importance of early, proactive management. By 2050, it’s estimated that 5 billion people will be affected by myopia - but together, we can change that trajectory.

The Haag-Streit Lenstar Myopia solution empowers eye care professionals with precise biometry, advanced progression analysis, and evidence-based management tools to confidently monitor and manage myopia.

Let’s protect the vision of future generations. Join us this week to promote myopia awareness and support a future of clear, healthy sight.

Discover how the Lenstar Myopia can elevate myopia management. https://ow.ly/g5Rv50YYYVR

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05/14/2026

We invite you to join us on Saturday, May 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. at the Scheie Eye Institute in Philadelphia for a full day of education, collaboration, and innovation in ophthalmology.

This annual event brings together leading ophthalmologists, researchers, and industry professionals for insightful presentations, networking opportunities, and discussions on the future of eye care.

While at the event, stop by and connect with our team to learn about the METIS 3D Digital Heads-Up Module (METIS HU) and discuss how we can support your practice and research.

We look forward to connecting with you at Scheie Eye.

https://ow.ly/Fz0M50YZ6H1

05/12/2026

Discover how METIS HU improves the patient experience by enabling lower light levels during surgery: https://us.haag-streit.com/Campaigns/metis-hu/module

Our new METIS 3D Digital Heads-Up Module (METIS HU) offers many benefits to surgeons – while also increasing patient comfort by enabling procedures to be carried out at lower light levels compared to an analog microscope setup.

Discover more benefits of our digital 3D visualization platform: https://ow.ly/SJ4x50YY5Cs

05/11/2026

Reinventing the slit lamp to meet the challenges of the future required both creative design and technological innovation.

In this new article from Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, clinical users unanimously praise the Elara 900’s ability to help them see more, work smarter, and feel better.

Read their insights now: https://crstoday.com/articles/the-slit-lamp-reinvented-for-the-21st-century/the-slit-lamp-reinvented-for-the-21st-century

05/08/2026

Celebrating outstanding work from the US eye care community.

This top 10 image from last year’s “Slit Lamp Imaging Competition”, submitted by Sean Grout (CPMC Ophthalmology Department), showcases the precision and diagnostic value of slit lamp imaging.

Have you captured something worth sharing?

Submit your entry now: http://haag-streit.com/slic-2026

Spotlight on excellence – a top 10 image from last year’s “Slit Lamp Imaging Competition.”

This striking image of Rhopressa honeycomb edema was submitted by Sean Grout from the CPMC Ophthalmology Department, USA – a wonderful example of the diagnostic and visual precision we see every year.

Your image could be featured next! Enter now: https://ow.ly/3wTf50YVVR7

05/05/2026

Are you attending ARVO in Denver, CO? Stop by and visit us in booth #11039!

We've seen incredible interest in the Eyesi Surgical Simulator during the conference. This high-end virtual reality simulator offers a data-driven environment for training cataract and vitreoretinal surgery. It provides residents with a risk-free space to master surgical steps and handle complications, ensuring they are well-prepared before ever entering the operating room.

While at our booth, you'll also have the opportunity to experience:

Elara 900 slit lamp: features innovative "P-Type" illumination that can emit colors across the entire visible spectrum, allowing you to select specific color temperatures for individual pathologies

Octopus 900 perimeter: a versatile, full-field perimeter that offers both static & kinetic perimetry in one device, with sensitive progression analysis powered by EyeSuite software.

Experience these devices firsthand and see how they can enhance your practice and training programs. See you at booth #11039.

05/05/2026

Intuitive system navigation. A digital quick zoom that instantly reveals high detail with the tap of your foot. Seamless image inversion. With METIS HU, you're in full control of your surgical procedures.

Meet your surgical cockpit: https://us.haag-streit.com/Campaigns/metis-hu/module

From a digital quick zoom and integrated image inverter to flawless system configuration: Our new METIS 3D Digital Heads-Up Module (METIS HU) incorporates powerful digital features to boost your workflow. Learn more: https://ow.ly/THSj50YUUhF

05/04/2026

ARVO is off to an incredible start in Denver! We are thrilled to be part of the conversations driving the future of precision ophthalmology.

If you’re looking to enhance your diagnostic and surgical capabilities, visit Haag-Streit at booth #11039. Our team is ready to give you a hands-on look at the technology setting new standards in eye care.

- Elara 900 slit lamp: discover exceptional clarity with legendary Swiss-made optics

- Octopus 900: experience full-field perimetry

- Eyesi Surgical: test your skills on our high-end VR simulator

See you at ARVO in booth #11039.

05/04/2026

Elara 900 now offers DICOM connectivity with Software Version 1.3 – making it easier to manage patient data and streamline documentation.

See how the optional feature integrates into everyday workflow, with access to patient worklists and direct export of images and videos to a DICOM storage server. Dr. Sunil Mamtora from Bristol Eye Hospital, UK, shows it in action.

Watch the video, or learn more about Elara 900: https://us.haag-streit.com/products/categories/general-diagnostics/slit-lamps/slit-lamp-elara-900

04/30/2026

Simulation is redefining how ophthalmic skills are developed, assessed, and refined. At the ARVO 2026 annual meeting (Denver, CO, May 3-7) in Booth #11039, Haag-Streit USA is showcasing the Eyesi Surgical Simulator, a virtual reality training platform designed to support structured learning and objective performance evaluation.

From early skill acquisition to advanced procedural practice, Eyesi Surgical provides a consistent, controlled environment that supports both education and research.

Visit us in Booth #11039 to experience the Eyesi surgical simulator firsthand.

04/29/2026

The “Slit Lamp Imaging Competition 2026” welcomes submissions from eye care professionals around the world – from experienced specialists to those just getting started.

Share your work before July 30: http://haag-streit.com/slic-2026