In the not too distant past, individuals of any age with vision loss or significant vision impairment had very little in the way of devices to help them to live independently and to continue to enjoy the day to day activities, so many people take for granted.
Technology and Research Development
Today, thanks to research and development, technology has allowed low vision doctors and researchers to develop cutting-edge products that allow the legally blind and visually impaired to once again see their environment and participate fully.
One such technology can be found in eSight glasses. These revolutionary glasses use a high-definition camera to record what the individual is looking at and then display it on the inside of the specially designed lenses, right in front of the eyes. They can be worn alone or with prescription glasses for the visually impaired.
The eSight glasses are individualized with a specific formula or algorithm to automatically enhance and adjust the input from the camera based on an algorithm to optimize the presentation of the image.
Along with the algorithm, each user has a small, handheld trackpad. This optical trackpad allows the wearer to manipulate the displayed image, zooming in or out, changing the contrast and even adjusting the focus with just a movement of the fingers. The trackpad also allows users to freeze the image to get a complete sense of the details in the video.
Safety Considerations
One of the important features of the eSight glasses is the ability to allow for both peripheral as well as central vision. This makes these glasses an important safety consideration as it allows full range of vision rather than just targeted central vision with the glasses.
Individuals with most types of low vision conditions, including Macular Degeneration, cataracts, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma, may be candidates for this cutting-edge technology.
