Heidelberg, STAAR, Ziemer to showcase latest technologies at ESCRS 2025

This year's congress of the ESCRS is underway in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Image credit: ©Anton Gvozdikov/AdobeStock)

Heidelberg Engineering, STAAR Surgical and Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems are among the latest companies to announce details of their presentations during the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) being held 12-15 September in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Heidelberg Engineering at ESCRS 2025

Heidelberg Engineering announced the launch of the company’s newest ANTERION software update, with the introduction of the new Cataract App Key Measurements Export, that will be showcased during ESCRS 2025.¹ This new software streamlines surgical workflow, offering cataract and refractive surgeons more efficient integration into their existing clinical workflow.¹

The Cataract App is an optimised swept-source optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology, offering a central place for key measurements for cataract surgery planning, including corneal analysis, anterior chamber depth, lens thickness and axial length.² Using high-resolution OCT images spanning from the anterior surface of the cornea to the posterior surface of the lens, “the Cataract App provides a visual analysis of the whole anterior segment,” the Heidelberg Engineering website states.²

New features of the Key Measurements Export offer the transfer of essential biometry data from the Cataract App in DICOM format, supporting interoperability with electronic medical records (EMRs), IOL calculation software and other DICOM-supported third-party applications.¹ Additionally, the new software update automatically generates a Cataract Key Measurement Report PDF to store in the patient record within Heidelberg’s image management and device integration platform, HEYEK 2.²

The company will also be showcasing the upcoming SPECTRALIS features of the HEYEK 2 platform.¹

STAAR Surgical at ESCRS 2025

STAAR Surgical has a full lineup for the annual meeting. The company is known for its Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL), which includes the EVO ICL product line, a cornea-preserving alternative for the correction of myopia and astigmatism.³

Last month, Alcon entered into a definitive merger agreement with STAAR Surgical, through which Alcon intends to acquire STAAR.⁴

The planned acquisition of STAAR includes the EVO family of lenses for vision correction for patients with moderate to high myopia with or without astigmatism. EVO ICLs are implantable lenses that address a wide range of vision correction needs through a minimally invasive procedure that is reversible.

STAAR celebrated 3 million global sales of the ECO ICL in early 2024, as well as the 30th anniversary of its proprietary Implantable Collamer Lens in October 2023.⁴

STAAR Surgical presentations during the 43^rd annual ESCRS meeting

Free paper sessions

Correlation Analysis of Horizontal and Vertical Ciliary Sulcus Diameters Across Diverse Refractive Populations

• Presenter: Jun Li
• Date: 15 September
• Time: 14:10-14:15 CEST
• Location: Hall B3-M5

Horizontal and Vertical Ciliary Sulcus Diameter Difference (CsDiff): A New Indicator for ICL Size Selection and Vault Prediction

• Presenter: Jiayu Pan
• Date: 15 September
• Time: 14:15-14:20 CEST
• Location: Hall B3-M5

Posters

The Long-Term Effects of Insufficient Vault After ICL Implantation in Patients with Low to Moderate Myopia

• Presenter: Hui Zhang
• Date/time: E-Poster on demand

Mid-Term Intraocular Pressure (IOP) After Toric vs. Non-Toric ICL” Influence of Lens Power and Biometric Parameters

• Presenter: Khai Siang Chai
• Date/time: E-Poster on demand

12-Month Clinical Outcomes of Implantable Collamer Lens for Myopic Regression After Laser Vision Correction

• Presenter: Ji Youn Choi
• Date/time: E-Poster on demand

Long-Term Stability and Predictability of Phakic ICL Implantation in Low Myopia

• Presenter: Ernesto Alonso Juarez
• Date/time: E-Poster on demand

Poster Pod 3, Balcony 2: Corneal Endothelial Cell Changes After Implantable Collamer Lens Implantation in Myopic Patients: A 3-Year Experience

• Presenter: Akram Fekry Elgazzar
• Date: 13 September
• Time: 10:35-10:40 CEST

Poster Pod 3, Balcony 2: Pilot Study of Sphere and Toric Phakic Implantable Collamer Lenses to Correct or Reduce Myopia with Presbyopia, With or Without Astigmatism

• Presenter: Robert Edward Ang
• Date: 13 September
• Time: 10:40-10:45 CEST

Foyer F6 & F7, Balcony 2: Comparison Between Vertical and Horizontal Implantable Collamer Lens (V4c) Implantation Positioning and Its Effect on Decentration and Visual Outcomes

• Presenter: Shengtao Liu
• Date: 13 September
• Time: 12:15-12:20 CEST

Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems at ESCRS 2025

Swiss-based tech company Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems will showcase its latest innovations during ESCRS 2025.

“With a clear commitment to advancing ophthalmic care, Ziemer continues to expand its comprehensive portfolio for modern anterior segment surgery—ranging from refractive and cataract solutions to corneal therapeutic procedures,” the company said in a press release.⁵

Ziemer highlights at ESCRS 2025

• CLEAR Supra—Designed to elevate the patient experience, CLEAR Supra is the next generation of personalized lenticule extraction, which sets new standards in precision and natural vision quality.
• FEMTO-CAIRS—This innovation allows for fully customized segments and tunnel procedures, combining all FEMTO-CAIRS features into a single, versatile laser platform.
• AQUA LASIK with AQUARIUZ—Powered by Ziemer’s proprietary wet ablation technology, AQUA LASIK introduces a new standard in LASIK surgery: no smell, no noise and no stress. The AQUARIUZ laser operates without gas and preserves corneal water content, redefining patient comfort.
• FlowSuite & GALILEI—A seamlessly connected digital platform and diagnostic system that optimize clinical workflows and empower surgeons to deliver outstanding care at every step.
• CLARIGS—A faster, smarter operating environment set to transform cataract surgery and redefine its future.

Reference:

1. Heidelberg Engineering at ESCRS 2025: New ANTERION feature streamlines cataract workflow and fosters ecosystem integration. Published September 11, 2025. Accessed September 11, 2025. https://www.heidelbergengineering.com/int/press-releases/heidelberg-engineering-at-escrs-2025-new-anterion-feature-streamlines-cataract-workflow-and-fosters-ecosystem-integration/

2. Cataract App - Multi-modal imaging platform optimized for the anterior segment | Heidelberg Engineering. Heidelbergengineering.com. Published 2025. Accessed September 12, 2025. https://business-lounge.heidelbergengineering.com/us/en/products/anterion/cataract-app/

3. STAAR Surgical 2025 – Copenhagen Booth #C3.031. Published September 10, 2025. Accessed September 11, 2025.

4. Harp MD. Alcon agrees to acquire STAAR Surgical. Ophthalmology Times. Published August 5, 2025. Accessed September 12, 2025. https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/alcon-agrees-to-acquire-staar-surgical

5. Ziemer Presents Groundbreaking Innovations at ESCRS 2025. Published September 12, 2025. Accessed September 12, 2025.