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New technology empowers those visually impaired
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Technology breakthroughs are helping enable those with vision loss to live more independently.
Four recent announcements include a computer game to aid young people with visual field loss and a navigation system for the blind and visually impaired.
Computer game helps improve daily activities in the vision impaired
Eyelander, a free browser-based computer game, is available online to help young people with visual field loss caused by cerebral visual impairment use their vision more effectively. Read more
Free vision assistant app launches for Android
WayAround, a smart assistant for those with vision loss that provides on-demand details about frequently used items, launched a mobile app for Android. Read more
EyeQue releases at-home testing for color vision, contrast sensitivity
EyeQue’s at-home vision health device portfolio is increasing with the addition of two new vision tests to its EyeQue Insight vision screener: color vision and contrast sensitivity testing. Read more
RightHear launches orientation, navigation system for visually impaired
RightHear announced the U.S. launch of its orientation and navigation system for the blind and visually impaired, which provides real-time voice cues through a smartphone to navigate public buildings using Bluetooth beacon sensors located in the buildings. Read more