VR Creates a New Kind of Vision
summary
Iris Vision converts a Samsung smartphone + VR headset into electronic glasses that remaps the image to the functioning part of a wearer’s retina, using software that reverse-engineers different eye conditions. Company reports a validation partnership with Johns Hopkins and an NEI grant, a user sample of about 600 devices, applicability across 16+ eye conditions and ages 8–100+, claimed benefit for ~85% of low-vision users, and typical usage rising ~300% after first weeks — devices report restored ability to read, navigate, photograph, and watch video.
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- 0:00Start
- 2:47What Low Vision Looks Like
- 8:06Assembling a Dream Team
- 10:14Increasing Engagement
- 10:45Helping Bring People Back to Activity
- 12:04Solution: Extended Capabilities
- 13:49Future Developments IRISVISION
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