Over the past decade, we have witnessed the rapid development of digital health, and many patients are already enjoying advanced medical services based, among other things, on innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and more. As such, there are a variety of dedicated applications that provide remote medical services, including advanced applications in areas such as ophthalmology.
In this article, we’ll show you several popular eye care apps, including those designed to help the blind and visually impaired. It is important to remember that according to recent studies, many people suffer from some type of visual impairment, so it is no wonder that many people in Israel and abroad are looking for solutions to improve their vision, and these apps are successful and in great demand.
EyeXam app
EyeXam is an app recommended for iPhone and/or iPad users as well as those with Android devices. The app is designed to perform an eye test remotely, conveniently and simply, and is mainly for the purpose of testing visual acuity. While the test is not intended to replace an examination by an ophthalmologist or qualified optometrist, it can help to determine whether there has been a deterioration in visual acuity and the quality of vision.
The popular app is also suitable for children and can be used to read up-to-date information about various visual impairments, schedule an appointment with a nearby ophthalmologist, and more.
Seeing AI App
Seeing AI is a free and technologically advanced app based on artificial intelligence. The app was developed by Microsoft, and in general, it allows the user to get to know the visual world around them. The user is required to open the main camera on his cellphone, and through the power and capabilities of artificial intelligence, the app identifies objects in the environment and describes them to the visually impaired, including the blind. Additionally, the advanced app can read texts and understand documents, and can also identify people.
VisionUp Eye Exercises App
One of the new trends in the field of ophthalmology is to encourage the general public to perform various exercises to strengthen the eye muscles, improve vision, and lighten the load on the visual system.
The advanced app, VisionUp is used as a personal trainer to improve vision and strengthen the eye muscles. The app is free, and persevering with the training program and performing the exercises regularly is required to achieve an improvement in the quality of vision. The app builds a customized training program based on 7 training programs, about 50 different eye exercises, and vision tests that allow you to track the results of your practice and training.
Be My Eyes App
This is one of the apps recommended for the blind or visually impaired. Be My Eyes is suitable for most mobile devices, and there is a dedicated iPhone and Android app. The app connects blind and visually impaired people with a large team of volunteers, with volunteers serving as eyes for the blind or visually impaired individual, and their role is to describe the visual information they see using the camera and through the video call with the user. One common use of the popular app is to locate objects in the vicinity of the blind person, for example, if they drop a bunch of keys or their wallet.
The app also allows those who are blind or visually impaired to contact corporate representatives for real-time assistance via video calls.
Color Blind Pal App
The Color Blind Pal App is a quality solution for those who are color blind. The app was developed to help anyone with color blindness, and it assists them in seeing the colors around them. Also, the app is suitable for people with normal vision in helping them to understand what the world looks like to those who are color blind.
Magnifying Glass + Flashlight App
Magnifying Glass + Flashlight is a handy app for all users. The application allows you to enlarge lowercase texts and read content easily with the camera and screen of your mobile device. The app can also control the built-in mobile flashlight, as needed.
In summary, there are a variety of new mobile apps in the field of ophthalmology that are aimed at making our lives easier, helping us see better, and improving our vision.
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