{"id":11036,"date":"2021-05-03T11:18:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T11:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=11036"},"modified":"2021-07-18T20:13:39","modified_gmt":"2021-07-18T20:13:39","slug":"irisvision-for-low-vision","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-low-vision\/low-vision\/guide-to-low-vision-magnifiers\/irisvision-for-low-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"IrisVision for Low Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>If you suffer with vision loss, this wireless virtual reality device may allow you to regain your quality of life.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>While low vision can\u2019t be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, there are low vision devices that can help a patient see more clearly and perform everyday tasks.<\/p>\n<p>For patients who have low vision caused by macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, Stargardt, Best Disease, or other low vision conditions, IrisVision can help.<\/p>\n<p><b>IrisVision is a digital device created to help those with low vision improve their quality of life.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>Contact an eye doctor<\/b><\/a> near you to find out more about IrisVision.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-low-vision\/low-vision\/guide-to-low-vision-magnifiers\/orcam-for-low-vision\/\">OrCam for Low Vision<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>What is IrisVision?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>IrisVision is a wireless virtual reality headset device that uses cellular or WiFi connectivity, this device utilizes a smartphone camera to transmit images.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The camera captures live images and beams that image back to a user&#8217;s eyes in an attempt to best use the remaining vision.<\/p>\n<h2><b>How does IrisVision help with low vision?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>IrisVision device enables people with low vision to resume their day-to-day activities. IrisVision can also read text aloud.<\/p>\n<p>IrisVision can be used for a variety of stationary tasks, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cooking and reading recipes<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Enjoying hobbies, crosswords and crafts<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Using computer or phone<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gardening and outdoor activities<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reading a book, or newspaper.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Watching sport<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Seeing people clearly<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Watching TV and movies<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, this device is not recommended for use whilst walking or driving, this is because of reduced peripheral vision and depth perception.<\/p>\n<h2><b>How does IrisVision work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>IrisVision is suitable for people of almost any age and eye condition, depending on a patient&#8217;s visual acuity and the severity of the eye condition.<\/p>\n<p>IrisVision offers many features, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contrast Settings<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Patients with low vision often experience loss of contrast. IrisVision can adjust the contrast of the scene, so that there is no discomfort when transitioning from indoors to the bright outdoors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Effective Use Outdoors<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is a shield around the camera that protects the device and a patient\u2019s eyes from reflection and glare, allowing them to see clearly outdoors without being affected by ambient light.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reading Mode (B&amp;W)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It provides a black and white (B&amp;W) reading mode, which enhances the text contrast, making it more comfortable to read with low vision. For those who are sensitive to light, there is an inverted reading mode, so that users can read white text on a black background.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wide Field Of View<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It has a 70-degree field of view, which is wider than other low vision devices, giving a patient sharp and crisp vision.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bubble Zoom<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>IrisBubble\u2122 enables a user to zoom in on an object or area, allowing them to see clearly without disturbing the overall scene.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-low-vision\/\">Guide to Low Vision<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>Contact an eye doctor experienced in low vision<\/b><\/a> who can help determine if IrisVision is the right low vision aid for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you suffer with vision loss, this wireless virtual reality device may allow you to regain your quality of life. 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