ZEISS Debuts DORC EVA NEXUS Cataract-Only Configuration at ESCRS
ZEISS Medical Technology has announced the availability of the EVA NEXUS ophthalmic surgical system in a dedicated cataract configuration, designed to offer cataract surgeons streamlined performance, stability, and control in the operating room. The newly configured solution will make its global debut at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) congress in London, and will be available first in select European countries beginning in September 2026, followed by global availability pending regional regulatory approvals.
The DORC EVA NEXUS cataract configuration features a cataract grade selection function with up to four programmable pre-sets, allowing surgeons to select optimized phaco, aspiration, and irrigation settings for a more tailored approach to each surgical step and cataract grade, with seamless activation via footswitch or screen. The solution also supports integration with the ZEISS Cataract Workflow. The system incorporates VacuFlow VTi advanced fluidics technology powered by Valve Timing Intelligence, delivering precise, pulsation-free flow or fast, responsive vacuum for improved efficiency and control throughout cataract procedures. SMART IOP automatically compensates for pressure losses to maintain constant intraocular pressure, delivering more stable, lower anterior chamber pressure and up to 73% higher responsiveness. The compact, lightweight DORC EVA SURE TOUCH phaco handpiece, together with the full range of high-performance phaco tips, is designed for superior chamber stability and ultrasound efficiency. The wireless Dual Linear footswitch allows for independent control of aspiration and ultrasound.
Dr. Dominik Beck, Head of Posterior Surgery Business Sector at ZEISS Medical Technology, said with the newly configured DORC EVA NEXUS cataract solution, ZEISS’ advanced technology is redefining how cataract surgeons can operate in the operating room, designed for streamlined performance, stability, and control, supporting surgical decisions and procedural precision.
Dr. Marcus Drodofsky, cataract surgeon at Augenärzte Osnabrück in Germany, said having relied on its predecessor, DORC EVA, in cataract surgery cases for more than a decade, he recently began using the latest generation of the platform and has already experienced the benefits of its innovations in everyday surgical practice. Drodofsky noted that DORC EVA NEXUS benefits everyone in the operating room, and that he and his staff feel more in control during surgery, which contributes to an improved patient experience and surgical outcomes.
