Technology is quickly becoming the answer to vision loss. Smart glasses are giving the gift of sight to countless people around the globe, living with varying degrees of visual impairment. Augmented reality (AR) glasses could prove beneficial for those living with low vision – that is vision loss that cannot be corrected by medical or surgical treatments or conventional eyeglasses.

In the U.S., one in 30 adults over the age of 40 are living with low vision. A new study shows that augmented reality (AR) glasses can improve mobility by 50% and grasp performance by 70% in patients living with retinitis pigmentosa.

"Through the use of AR, we aim to improve the quality of life for low vision patients by increasing their confidence in performing basic tasks, ultimately allowing them to live more independent lives," says Anastasios N. Angelopoulos, study project lead.

If you would like to regain some of your independence, please contact SDCB. We offer several services for adult men and women living with vision loss.

"Augmented reality glasses may help people with low vision better navigate their environment"