Photo credit: Zenni Optical. Zenni’s VR “room,” the virtual room you are in as you do the VR Vision Screener.
Zenni VR Vision Screener launch at Vision Expo West 2024
Sept. 18, 2024
Zenni will introduce its new VR Vision Screener at Vision Expo West 2024.
This tool leverages virtual reality (VR) to enhance visual acuity screening. Zenni says this technology supports its “ongoing mission to advance vision health through cutting-edge technology and expand access to vision care.”
The technology has over 100 patents pending, and will officially launch before the end of the 2024.
The VR Vision Screener is designed to offer a quick, easy-to-follow visual assessment using VR technology, quickly providing accurate results.
The technology is intended to complement traditional eye exams. It is meant to act as a preliminary screening tool that refers users to local eyecare professionals (ECPs), helping drive more patients to practices for comprehensive care.
Zenni’s VR Vision Screener integrates with Meta Quest 3 and other leading VR headsets. Zenni says it offers “cutting-edge vision screening technology validated by experts at the UC Berkeley School of Optometry.”
Users wear a VR headset and are guided through what Zenni describes as “a serene, easy-to-follow visual assessment that ensures accurate and consistent results in just five minutes.”
Zenni says the VR Vision Screener helps bridge the gap between initial screenings and comprehensive care, making it easier for ECPs to expand their patient base.
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It is designed to be used in schools, primary care clinics, corporate health programs and senior care facilities.
The UC Berkeley School of Optometry validated the VR Vision Screener, ensuring its accuracy and reliability for both users and eyecare professionals.
“The VR vision screener demonstrated good agreement with both Snellen Acuity and Tumbling E, across acuity levels from 20/25 to 20/400, highlighting its potential as an effective vision screening tool. Furthermore, its user-friendly design and engaging experience make it ideal for community settings, requiring minimal training for administration,” said Maria Liu, OD, PhD, MPH, MBA, FAAO, Associate Professor of Clinical Optometry at UC Berkeley, Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry. “I would like to acknowledge the hard work by Vera Shan, a second-year OD student and my NIH T35 research mentee, for her significant contribution to the project in both data collection and statistical analysis.”
“Building on my experience as the founder of the first online eye exam, I am proud to bring that same innovation to Zenni’s VR vision screener,” said Steven Lee, Director of Digital Innovation, Zenni. “By leveraging VR technology, we ensure a controlled environment that enhances reliability and accuracy, while features like environment lock-down and the ability to effectively test either eye help raise the standard for virtual eyecare.”
This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.
