Virtualization has revolutionized our lives, enabling us to bank, shop, learn, socialize, and even buy cars from the comfort of our homes. However, one crucial aspect remains largely untouched amidst this digital transformation: eye care.
The looming crisis in eye care is undeniable. In 2015, 161 million routine and medical eye exams were performed. Projections show by 2025, an estimated 180 million exams* will be needed annually in the US due to the growing aging population and increased occurrence of visual impairment. Meanwhile, other healthcare sectors have embraced virtualization and modern technology to meet the growing demand, but eye care lags behind. Operating with traditional diagnostic technology limits patients to the confines of clinical offices for non-urgent visits. This approach has consequences: a strained system, increased healthcare costs, and a healthcare workforce teetering on the brink of burnout. The traditional eye care sector is underprepared to meet this demand.
It’s high time to ‘rethink’ eye care.
How, you ask?
Imagine the following—a small portable device that costs less than a full tank of gas, weighs less than an ounce and uses your smartphone to test your eyes on your own. Using this technologically advanced method, you will have an accurate measure of your vision and eye health within minutes. So good, in fact, that you can order eyeglasses, get a prescription, or meet with an eye doctor virtually. The best part is that one device can be used multiple times to test a whole family and even friends.
Does this sound strange or impossible? It’s not. Much of this is a reality at EyeQue today. EyeQue has created VisionCheck—the world’s first and only portable digital eye health device that combines the power of an autorefractor and phoropter in a device so small that it fits in the palm of your hand. You don’t have to be a skilled technician to use it. This patented device has been proven effective through extensive clinical trials and used commercially worldwide, producing over 250,000 eye tests.
Eyeque is not stopping here; we are working hard to bring you an all-in-one device that can perform a variety of tests from anywhere, anytime, including visual acuity, refraction measurements, presbyopia, pupillary distance, color vision, contrast sensitivity, dry eyes, central retina and other tests that will help eye doctors understand the health of your eyes and how well you see. Your eye doctor can even review and monitor all your results and determine when an in-office appointment is needed. No more missed regular eye tests, wasted appointment time, long hours in waiting rooms, or waiting weeks for that call that your glasses are ready.
To make this a reality EyeQue is collaborating with regulators, medical practices, and leading technology organizations. With our commitment and expertise, we’re paving the way for a future where virtualized eye care is relevant, effective, and available to everyone.
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