JENA, Germany, Sep 2, 2026 – ZEISS Medical Technology has expanded the DORC EVA NEXUS ophthalmic surgical system with a dedicated cataract configuration. The configuration debuts at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) congress in London. It launches in select European countries in September 2026, followed by global availability.
The cataract configuration adds a grade-selection feature with up to four programmable pre-sets for phaco, aspiration and irrigation. Surgeons can match a pre-set to each surgical step and cataract grade, switching between them via the footswitch or on-screen controls. The system is part of the ZEISS Cataract Workflow portfolio.
“With the newly configured DORC EVA NEXUS cataract solution, ZEISS’ advanced technology is redefining how cataract surgeons can operate in the OR – designed for streamlined performance, stability and control – supporting surgical decisions and procedural precision,” says Dominik Beck, PhD, head of posterior surgery business sector at ZEISS Medical Technology.
“Having relied on its predecessor, DORC EVA, in my cataract surgery cases for more than a decade, I recently began using DORC EVA NEXUS, the latest generation of the platform, and have already experienced the benefits of its innovations in my everyday surgical practice. DORC EVA NEXUS benefits everyone in the operating room; my staff and I feel more in control during surgery, which contributes to an improved patient experience and surgical outcomes,” says Dr. Marcus Drodofsky, cataract surgeon, Augenärzte Osnabrück (Germany).
The DORC EVA NEXUS solution is built around three components:
- VacuFlow VTi pump – Powered by Valve Timing Intelligence, it delivers pulsation-free flow or fast, responsive vacuum.
- SMART IOP – It automatically compensates for pressure losses to maintain constant intraocular pressure. ZEISS says it provides stable, lower anterior chamber pressure with up to 73% higher responsiveness, including during post-occlusion breaks.
- EVA SURE TOUCH handpiece – It pairs with the EVA EQUIPHACO line of phaco tips with fitted, color-coded sleeves. A wireless Dual Linear footswitch gives surgeons control of aspiration and ultrasound.
Source: ZEISS
About ZEISS
ZEISS develops and manufactures optical, optoelectronic and measurement systems for industrial, medical and scientific applications. Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. Its products include semiconductor lithography optics, industrial metrology systems, microscopes, medical equipment and eyeglass lenses. ZEISS also makes camera lenses, binoculars, spectroscopy equipment and optical components for equipment manufacturers. Its industrial systems support dimensional measurement, quality inspection, materials research and semiconductor manufacturing. Medical products support ophthalmology, microsurgery, diagnostics and treatment. Customers include semiconductor manufacturers, research institutions, hospitals, clinics, manufacturers, filmmakers, photographers and eye care professionals. ZEISS operates businesses in semiconductor manufacturing technology, industrial quality and research, medical technology and consumer markets. The company operates in about 50 countries and reported approximately 47,000 employees.
About ZEISS Medical Technology
ZEISS Medical Technology, based in Jena, Germany, makes medical devices and software for ophthalmology and microsurgery. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, the company behind the business, was formed in 2002. Its ophthalmology line includes diagnostic and treatment systems, implants and consumables for eye diseases. It also sells visualization systems for neurosurgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, spine surgery and dentistry. The company offers intraoperative radiotherapy systems and software used in clinical work. Its customers include physicians and hospitals in those specialties. The business sells equipment, implants and consumables through subsidiaries and distribution networks in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. The employee count is about 5,500 worldwide.
