The doctor will see you now—put on this headset

Apple recently launched its highly anticipated mixed-reality product, the Vision Pro headset, signaling its entry into the metaverse. Apple has an opportunity to make an impact in the healthcare-focused metaverse space. The integration of augmented reality and virtual reality in healthcare has already shown promise, improving access to information, aiding diagnosis and treatment planning, and facilitating telemedicine. Apple’s Vision Pro headset, with its dual modality of AR and VR, positions the company well in the healthcare field. Researchers are exploring the scientific potential of the healthcare-focused metaverse, and there is a growing emphasis on community and collaboration in this new