Spanish researchers have developed a device called the SimVis that can help show cataract patients what having cataract-free eyes equipped with intraocular lenses (IOL) would be like. IOLs are a type of artificial lens implanted into the eye during cataract surgery. SimVis consists of a headset equipped with an adaptive optics system. This system, which is controlled by an app, lets patients and doctors figure out the right kind of IOL for each individual patient. The SimVis can also help make patients less fearful and provide realistic expectations for the results of cataract surgery.

Key Takeaways:

• Cataracts are a leading cause of vision loss. A surgery can fix cataracts by putting a new lens inside the eye.
• Scientists created a product called SimVis which is a wearable piece of technology that can show potential candidates of cataract surgery what their vision could look like if they have the surgery.
• The wearable headset uses lenses, mirrors and light modulators to show a simulated version of what the patients vision would look like.

“In a simple, 30-minute outpatient procedure, a surgeon can replace the clouded lens with a clear, artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL).”

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