The Future of Glaucoma Care

1. Ensuring Accuracy Across Different Screens

The Eyeonic oVFT works on any PC (or tablet) equipped with web camera and internet connection. Since not all screens are identical in brightness and contrast, how does the test maintain accuracy? The software performs a quick calibration at the beginning of each test, then employs a unique patented flickering target that ensures consistency. This means that the testing environment, including factors like room lighting, has much less impact on the results, improving repeatability. Whether the test is conducted in a clinic or at home, the results are consistently good.

2. Optimizing the Patient's Position

A clever piece of code quickly identifies the patient’s “blind spot,” and AI uses the camera to ensure the patient is sitting at an optimal distance from the screen. If the patient moves too far or too close, the software pauses the test and provides gentle verbal instructions to adjust their position. This AI-driven feature eliminates the positioning issues common in older software-based perimetry tests.

3. Minimizing Fixation Losses

To reduce fixation losses, the Eyeonic test uses a rotating target combined with a progress indicator. The inferior field is tested with the rotating target at the top of the screen, and the superior field is tested when the target moves to the bottom. The size, shape, and motion of the target, along with a visual progress chart for the patient, help maintain focus and speed up the test.

Is the Application as Effective as Hardware-Based Devices?

Along with the patented contrast target, like hardware-based perimetry systems, the Eyeonic test uses a threshold protocol, using Bayesian statistical methods to improve efficiency. By focusing on stimuli near the expected threshold, the protocol allows for faster, more precise analysis, skipping over stimuli that are very likely or unlikely to be seen. This results in a quicker, more accurate test.

All of these sophisticated features work hand-in-hand with a series of best in class cybersecurity protocols that ensure data security for all users.

To learn more about the Eyeonic oVFT, visit us at www.eyeonic.com.au, where you’ll find detailed information and can also sign up for a free one-month trial.