Q&A: What you need to know about assistive eye wear for blind, visually impaired patients

According to the Optometrists Network, one in six adults older than 45 years and one in four older than 75 has low vision, which can affect one’s ability to perform multiple tasks such as reading, driving and viewing TV or computer screens. Some wearable visual aid devices, including the OrCam MyEye Pro and eSight, Envision and IrisVision glasses, use small cameras and enhanced footage on small screens to help improve residual vision in those with low vision. “Electronic assistive glasses can be an extremely useful tool for patients with visual impairments.” Aaron Tutwiler, the new CEO of eSight, a company that produces assistive eye wear. However, eSight glasses are unique in that they were built by medical researchers specifically for people who are legally blind and visually impaired due to central vision loss. ESight is a clinically validated, FDA-registered vision-enhancing device, and the glasses are used by thousands of people across the globe who suffer from low vision. Read more >>