By Augmented reality in healthcare is a technology that overlays digital information, three-dimensional models, or real-time data onto a clinician’s view of the physical world, typically through specialized glasses, headsets, or camera-enabled devices. Instead of replacing what a surgeon or nurse sees, AR enhances it by adding layers of critical information exactly where and when it’s needed.
This isn’t science fiction playing out in research labs anymore. In 2026, AR systems guide surgeons through complex procedures by projecting vein maps and tumor boundaries directly onto a patient’s body. Medical students …
