Smart glasses for people with severe vision loss
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study tests whether smart glasses can help people with severe vision loss see better in daily life. If you have been legally blind due to certain eye conditions, these glasses might help you do everyday tasks more easily.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have glaucoma, retinal dystrophy, or another condition that is a common cause of legal blindness.
- Your vision loss must be permanent and cannot be reversed.
- You must not have had any eye surgery or laser treatment in the last 6 months.
- Your vision must be very poor — for example, 20/400 or worse, or a visual field test worse than 12 dB.
- You must be able to speak English, have a phone, and be willing to attend clinic visits.
- You must not have had any major stroke that affects speaking or comprehending language, or other serious health conditions that might interfere.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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