ZEISS unveils MATRIX-VR at American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA; first look at MATRIX-VR hands-on demo

ZEISS at the American Academy of Optometry’s Annual Meeting

Wed, 30 September 2026 - Sat, 03 October 2026

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ZEISS at the American Academy of Optometry’s Annual Meeting Booth 839 Exhibit hours : Wed , 30 September 2026 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thu , 1 October 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Fri , 2 October 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Navigate to location

ZEISS at the American Academy of Optometry’s Annual Meeting

Welcome to ZEISS at the American Academy of Optometry 2026 Annual Meeting

ZEISS offers a comprehensive portfolio across the optometric workflow for diagnostic exams managing chronic eye diseases. Visit us at the ZEISS booth to experience our technologies first-hand and join us at the following events. We look forward to seeing you.

NEW: Be the first to see our latest innovation with the new ZEISS MATRIX-VR for a hands-on experience and see the technology in action!

Wed , 30 September | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Marriott Anaheim​, Platinum Ballroom 700 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Jeopard-Eye: Turning Education Into a Game!

Step into a fun, interactive learning experience as you test your knowledge across the full optometry workflow. Compete at stations covering:

Anterior Segment & Comprehensive Disease Management, Glaucoma & Retina Disease Management

Discover solutions, sharpen your skills, and see who comes out on top!

ZEISS Presence – Professional Education​

Imaging has become the foundation of successful refractive surgery. Learn how today’s diagnostic technologies improve screening, surgical planning, and outcomes for tissue-sparing procedures, while also expanding treatment options for keratoconus and strengthening the OD’s role in comprehensive co-management​.

Wed , 30 September | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Anaheim Convention Center North Level

Join Amir Marvasti, MD and Kathy Truong, OD as they explore the next era of corneal refractive surgery with SMILE Pro on the VISUMAX 800. Through Dr. Truong’s firsthand patient experience and Dr. Marvasti’s clinical insights, attendees will learn about the advantages of SMILE Pro over LASIK, improved patient outcomes, increased conversion rates, and the value of optometric co-management for patients, surgeons, and optometrists.​

Thu , 1 October | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Anaheim​

Come by the ZEISS booth to demo

The all-in-one browser-based software solution that aggregates clinical data at scale and powers advanced analytics for streamlined ophthalmic workflows. Spend less time navigating complexity and more time personalizing patient care.

ZEISS SL 800 Slit lamp

A premium diagnostic tool designed for precision, comfort, and efficiency. With advanced optics, flexible illumination, and intuitive controls, the ZEISS SL 800 empowers clinicians to see more, work smarter, and adapt to their patients’ needs.

Exceptional Clarity – TrueView apochromatic ZEISS optics deliver high-contrast, true-to-life images with five continuous magnification steps (6x–40x).

Customizable Illumination – VarioLight feature lets you choose cold-white or warm-white light and apply integrated filters for clear anterior and posterior segment observation.

Streamlined Workflow – AutoView motorized magnification, QuickStop electronic brake, and EcoMode, boost efficiency and reduce fatigue, during examinations.

The ZEISS CLARUS 500 is a next-generation ultra-widefield retinal camera designed to capture true color, high-resolution images from the macula to the far periphery. Built for both accuracy and comfort, it empowers clinicians to detect early signs of ocular disease with confidence while providing a smooth experience for patients.

True-to-Life Color Imaging – Generates fundus images that closely match what the clinician sees, improving diagnosis and documentation of ocular diseases.

Exceptional Clarity – Captures high-resolution images down to 7 microns, revealing subtle details from the macula to the far periphery.

Optimized Workflow & Comfort – Live IR Preview minimizes recaptures and speeds up the imaging process, enhancing both patient comfort and clinic efficiency.

Advanced diagnostics, enhanced performance, imaging, analysis.

Expanded reference database more than triple that of various versions

High-speed image capture with HD imaging detail and a wider field of view

Enhanced password security, enterprise-scale security requirements and more

ZEISS at the American Academy of Optometry’s Annual Meeting

Exhibit hours : Wed , 30 September 2026 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thu , 1 October 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Fri , 2 October 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

For sales inquiries and general questions and comments.

For technical assistance with your ZEISS equipment.

1 In accordance with Open Payments (“Sunshine”) provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (and similar state laws), the value of food, beverage and educational book is subject to public disclosure, and therefore will be reported in compliance with all applicable laws. This even was organized and paid for by Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. State of Vermont HCPs: Partaking of the food, beverages and educational book is prohibited under Vermont’s ‘Gift Ban’.

In accordance with Open Payments (“Sunshine”) provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (and similar state laws), the value of food, beverage and educational book is subject to public disclosure, and therefore will be reported in compliance with all applicable laws. This even was organized and paid for by Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. State of Vermont HCPs: Partaking of the food, beverages and educational book is prohibited under Vermont’s ‘Gift Ban’.

ZEISS AT AAO - ACADEMY 2026

Anaheim Convention Center​, 860 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA

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