Advanced Visualization Engineering for Vision Disorders: A Clinically Focused Guide to Current Technology and Future...

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology and Vision Science
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Rehabilitation Technology

Background:

• Head-mounted visualization technologies, including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VAMR), are transforming clinical practices for visual disorders.
• These technologies offer novel methods for diagnosing, simulating, and rehabilitating visual impairments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the current literature on VAMR applications for visual disorders.
• To provide a clinically oriented guide to VAMR deployment for visual impairments.
• To discuss existing and future VAMR applications to address visual impairment globally.

Main Methods:

• Comprehensive literature review of VAMR for visual disorders.
• Categorization of VAMR applications into vision assessment, simulation, and rehabilitation.
• In-depth analysis of current research and future trends.

Main Results:

• VAMR technologies are actively investigated for vision assessment, enabling more objective and detailed evaluations.
• Vision simulation using VAMR aids in understanding patient experiences and testing interventions.
• VAMR-based vision rehabilitation shows promise in improving functional vision and quality of life for individuals with visual impairments.

Conclusions:

• VAMR represents a significant advancement in the clinical management of visual disorders.
• Continued research and development in VAMR are crucial for combating the global impact of visual impairment.
• Future applications of VAMR hold substantial potential for enhancing vision assessment, simulation, and rehabilitation strategies.