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Neurolens Unveils N3: Objective Eye Alignment Measurement Using Virtual Reality
In a groundbreaking move, Neurolens, backed by a decade of empirical patient outcomes and an extensive database of over ten billion data points on patient visual behavior, has launched N3—a revolutionary virtual reality (VR) experience designed for eye care providers. N3 not only educates patients but also delivers a precise and reproducible measurement of binocular alignment, incorporating elements such as heterophoria, fixation disparity, accommodative convergence response, central, and peripheral alignment.
Pierre Bertrand, CEO of Neurolens, emphasized the company's enduring commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through the therapeutic benefits of Neurolenses. N3, he explained, takes this commitment to the next level by enabling eye care professionals to measure eye misalignment with remarkable precision, down to a fraction of a prism diopter, regardless of their binocular vision expertise. Bertrand also highlighted N3's user-friendliness and comprehensive customer support, making it accessible and efficient for eye care practices.
N3's revolutionary eye alignment measurement is performed both at a distance and up close. The dissociative test, where each eye views independent non-fusible targets while tracking gaze direction, is combined with an associative test to achieve peripheral fusion and measure central alignment. Essentially, N3 provides an objective measurement of the angle of strabismus and/or evaluates binocular vision. The technology consists of a stereoscopic display and a sophisticated eye-tracking mechanism, ensuring objective results without relying on subjective assessments from either practitioners or patients.
The tests are conducted at two crucial distances: 1.7 meters, which mimics typical TV viewing distance and reflects essential patient visual behavior, and 50 centimeters, replicating typical reading distance—an equally vital indicator of patient visual behavior.
The development of N3, a multi-year endeavor, was spearheaded by Zachary Dios, Neurolens Vice President of Engineering, and Nate Schomas, Neurolens Vice President of Customer Experience. Their collaborative efforts brought together a diverse team of experts in fields such as eye care, engineering, mechanics, electronics, and practice management. The integration of years of experience in binocular vision with cutting-edge virtual reality technology marks a significant milestone.
Schomas expressed pride in the technological achievement and underscored the seamless integration of N3 into any eye care practice. This innovative tool promises to revolutionize the field by offering objective and accurate measurements, ultimately contributing to better patient outcomes and enhanced vision care.
Neurolens' N3 represents a pivotal advancement in the world of eye care, demonstrating how technology and patient-centric innovation continue to shape the industry. As more eye care providers adopt this cutting-edge VR solution, the possibilities for improving vision care are limitless.
