Modern virtual and augmented reality device can help simulate sight loss

(City University London) Published today, during World Glaucoma Week 2020, a new study demonstrates how commercially available head mounted displays (HMD) can be used to simulate the day-to-day challenges faced by people with sight loss from glaucoma. The study, from the Crabb Lab, at City, University of London, suggests potential applications of the technology could include helping policymakers better assess the impact of visual impairment on patients, and helping architects to design more accessible buildings.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - March 10, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news