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Low vision E-glasses, namely wearable or headsets low vision eyewear assist the visually impaired to live a normal life by improving their visual performance and enriching their daily experiences. Low vision E-glasses are widely used for patients with varied eye conditions diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration AMD, retinitis pigmentosa, myopic macular, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n

<\/a>AR and VR: Hands-Free Tech for Visually Impaired<\/span><\/h2>\n

Both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) low-vision eyeglasses use the built-in camera to collect images from the outside world in real-time and then sent them to the display area of the eyewear. The software that these E-glasses use can zoom in, zoom out, and alter the acquired pictures, which enables these E-glasses can serve as low-vision aids.<\/p>\n

<\/a>AR Low Vision E-glasses<\/span><\/h3>\n

Augmented reality (AR) E-glasses help people with low vision, peripheral vision or central vision loss, and allow people to see everything around them. In a study of patients with retinitis pigmentosa and genetic degeneration condition, AR E-glasses were applied to improve their mobility with a grasp performance improvement of 70% and mobility improvement of 50%. High-tech AR smart glasses, such as the Acesigt series<\/a>, etc. apply assistive technology in improving the natural senses with the manufactured systems developed to accurately project bright light to correspond with the surroundings and the user’s retina. In addition, most AR E-glasses have a simultaneous location and mapping technology, that enables the glasses to render 3D structures for the field of view in real-time.<\/p>\n

<\/a>VR Low Vision E-glasses<\/span><\/h3>\n

Virtual reality (VR) low-vision glasses use the handset embedded in the screen, which shows the users an immersive world when they wear them. VR low-vision glasses for persons with low vision help them gain visual independence even with acuity eyesight between 20\/100 and 20\/600 and a 10 degrees field of view angle. This means that the functionality of the low-vision VR E-glasses is similar to that of binoculars which simulate the surrounding and remaining photoreceptors, helping the mind to collect more visual information and achieve an all-out functionality for the vision. Besides, most headsets that use VR technologies utilize head tracking technologies that allow the users to look at their immediate environments by moving their physical selves or their heads.\"vr<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/a>Difference between AR and VR Low-Vision E-Glasses<\/span><\/h3>\n

According to the system’s design, most VR Acesight headsets have fully enclosing designs that cover the eyes of the users and thus do not assure them freedom of movement. But AR low-vision glasses have a pair of small display modules in front of the eyes, which ensures a large peripheral vision \u2013 it offers the users a clear vision and field of view that allows the users to monitor the surroundings and the things within the peripheral vision and guarantees users comfort and safety. The lenses of VR low-vision glasses are similar to the screen of a mobile phone, but each lens of VR low-vision glasses is a distinct display area.<\/p>\n

Learn more:<\/em><\/strong> What is the Difference Between AR and VR Low-vision Electronic Glasses (E-glasses)?<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Who is Suitable for Hands-Free Low Vision E-Glasses?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Low vision E-glasses are ideally suited for legally blind or visually impaired individuals. Depending on the visual situation, legal blindness happens when persons with visual problems have a central visual acuity of 20\/200 or less (Read more Definiciones de baja visi\u00f3n de la OMS<\/a>). In addition, individuals with the following conditions could use wearable low-vision glasses as prescribed by their ophthalmologists:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
\u2022 Myopic Macular (MM)
\u2022 Diabetic Macular Oedema (DMO)
\u2022 Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR)
\u2022 Macular Hole (MH)
\u2022 Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
\u2022 Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)
\u2022 Punctate Inner Choroidopathy (PIC)
\u2022 Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)
\u2022 Stroke-Related Sight Loss
\u2022 Stargardt Disease
\u2022 Macular Dystrophy
\u2022 Inverted Retinitis
\u2022 Pigmentosa
\u2022 Corneal Opacity<\/p>\n

<\/a>Benefits of Hands-Free Low-Vision E-glasses<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wearable or headset low vision E-glasses are an effective device for helping legally blind individuals regain their visual independence and continue their daily routine as individuals without visual impairment. People who develop subnormal vision can always believe that these wearable low vision aids can help them restore their quality lifestyle and enable them to lead wonderful lives with their loved ones.<\/p>\n

Hand-free low-vision aids allow people to perform daily activities while wearing devices that are comfortable for long periods. For instance, hands-free low-vision E-glasses enable individuals with low vision to see their loved ones clearly and go to the nearby supermarket or store to pick up food or everyday supplies by themselves; with low-vision e-glasses, a patient who had lost their peripheral vision for years and could not read due to the ailment will now be more satisfied and see clearly\u2014as they used. What’s more, with hand-free low-vision E-glasses, people can hold a coffee in hand while watching TV or iPad, or taking notes when reading a book or novel, or checking menus when cooking meals.<\/p>\n

Hand-free low-vision aids are especially advised for people with serious vision problems such as AMD, DMO, etc.\u00a0 The hand-free low-vision aids with advanced virtual reality let patients with low peripheral vision or central vision carry out daily activities easily by offering an additional field of view vision, helping them magnify the fonts and making it easier for these patients to read comfortably.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Low-vision E-glasses can help legally blind individuals to perform the following activities:<\/span><\/p>\n