The use of augmented reality (AR) in healthcare is still in its early stages, but the potential for expansion is enormous. According to leading data and analytics company GlobalData, the integration of AR in healthcare is set to revolutionise the industry, delivering unparalleled precision, efficiency, and safety in medical procedures.
As per the report, AR technology is expected to register a cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36 per cent from 2023 to 2033, demonstrating the growing use and effect of AR in medicine to improve surgical precision, training, and patient outcomes.
The use of AR in surgeries has been linked to lower complications and better patient outcomes. AR reduces intraoperative errors and improves patient safety by giving surgeons a greater grasp of the surgical location and associated dangers.
“AR technologies speed up the surgical process by delivering real-time data and visual help. Surgeons have easy access to essential information such as patient history, imaging results, and procedural recommendations,” said Elia Garcia, Medical Analyst at GlobalData.
“This decreases the time spent switching between displays or referring to tangible papers, lowering surgery times and enhancing operating room efficiency,” she added.
Moreover, the report mentioned that the AR system allows real-time interaction with surgical plans, moving beyond traditional two-dimensional imaging to provide a more detailed and interactive surgical approach.
This technology streamlines workflow, reduces surgery time and minimises complications by incorporating patient information into the AR display.
“The rapid growth underscores the transformative power of AR technologies, enhancing everything from surgical planning and execution to medical training and patient engagement,” Garcia said.