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With ultra-clear optics and a compact design, the WiFi HD LenZ Mini is winning over top surgeons like Prof. Lu Hai. Discover how this game-changing lens is enhancing precision, efficiency and control in the OR.
In retinal and macular surgery, precision and clarity are non-negotiable. Advanced visualization tools allow vitreoretinal surgeons to navigate delicate structures with confidence. For decades, surgeons relied on handheld or mounted contact lenses, offering high magnification but posing challenges—complex handling, corneal pressure and the need for frequent adjustments. The introduction of non-contact, wide-angle viewing systems has since transformed surgical maneuverability but even these innovations have limitations.
Enter the WiFi HD LenZ Mini (OCULUS; Wetzlar, Germany), a 17 mm small-diameter lens designed to optimize optical performance, enhance usability and improve surgical efficiency. The innovation has already gained recognition from leading retinal surgeons, including Prof. Lu Hai, head of the Pediatric Retinal Department at Beijing Tongren Hospital (China).
With more than 20 years of experience using non-contact, wide-angle viewing systems, Prof. Lu provides firsthand insight into how this next-generation lens is transforming vitreoretinal surgery.
Superior optical performance
The WiFi HD LenZ Mini stands out for its exceptional optical quality, which has transformed the way surgeons’ approach retinal and macular surgeries. With a wide-angle view of 60 to 130 degrees, the lens provides unparalleled clarity and detail, even in the far periphery. This is a significant improvement over traditional lenses, which often suffer from peripheral distortion.
“What truly amazed me about the WiFi HD LenZ Mini was its optical quality and small diameter,” said Prof. Lu. “With small pupils and small corneas, your wide angle view diminishes significantly, but the WiFi HD LenZ Mini allows me to get closer to the cornea, providing a sharper and more detailed view without relying on digital magnification, which can compromise detail and contrast.”
The lens’s aspherical design further enhances its performance by minimizing glare and improving depth perception. This is particularly critical in delicate procedures, where even the slightest error can have serious consequences.
“In pediatric retina surgery, if there’s an iatrogenic complication, it’s almost game over,” Prof. Lu emphasized. “A sharper view allows surgeons to maintain control throughout the procedure.”
Enhanced visualization for greater precision
The WiFi HD LenZ Mini delivers crisp, high-contrast images, reducing the need for excessive scleral depression and improving overall surgical efficiency. Its ability to minimize glare—especially during fluid-air exchanges—ensures uninterrupted clarity, creating a smoother and more controlled surgical experience.
“With this lens, the wide field is truly usable, especially in the far periphery,” Prof. Lu noted. “Many lenses claim to offer a wide-angle view, but the usable field is often compromised by distortion. The WiFi HD LenZ Mini delivers a distortion-free, high-quality image across the entire field of view.”
This enhanced visualization also reduces reliance on surgical assistants, which is particularly beneficial in pediatric and complex retinal surgeries. “A lens that improves self-sufficiency is invaluable in high-stakes cases,” Prof. Lu added. “It allows surgeons to operate with more confidence and consistency.”
Yet even the best lens requires optimal use. Prof. Lu stresses the importance of establishing the right focal plane before making mechanical zoom adjustments.
“Many of my colleagues zoom in or out, or adjust focus up and down, but they don’t establish the focal plane first. That’s inefficient,” he explained. “I always find the best focal plane at high magnification, then zoom out to maximize depth of field. Once you grasp the optical principles, you’ll enhance surgical efficiency significantly.”
By refining visualization and reducing the need for adjustments, a high-performance lens does more than improve image clarity—it streamlines the entire surgical process and enhances procedural consistency.
Streamlining the surgical workflow
The WiFi HD LenZ Mini is not just about optical excellence—it also simplifies the surgical workflow. Its single-lens solution eliminates the need for frequent switching between different lenses, which can disrupt the flow of surgery.
“In the past, we used two lenses—one for vitrectomy and peripheral manipulations, and another for the macula,” Prof. Lu explained. “With the WiFi HD LenZ MIni I use one lens for everything: peripheral work, vitrectomy and macular surgery.”
The lens also integrates seamlessly with digital 3D systems, ensuring an optimized viewing experience. By reducing flare, it eliminates the need to adjust light settings or swap lenses during fluid-air exchanges, streamlining entire procedures.
By combining durability, ease of use and a simplified workflow, the WiFi HD LenZ Mini is more than an optical upgrade—it’s a step toward greater surgical efficiency. These advancements not only improve surgeon experience but also contribute to better patient outcomes.
A step toward the future of retinal surgery
The WiFi HD LenZ Mini represents a major leap forward in retinal surgery visualization. With its exceptional optical performance, compact design and workflow-enhancing efficiency, it is setting new standards in the operating room.
Prof. Lu’s experience underscores its impact. From optical clarity to maneuverability, the WiFi HD LenZ Mini enhances every aspect of surgery. As more retinal surgeons seek cutting-edge visualization solutions, this lens is poised to become an essential part of the surgical toolkit, elevating precision and efficiency to new heights.
