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  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Visual prosthetics offer hope for vision loss.
  • Research often neglects the practical, everyday use of these devices.
  • A systematic understanding of current visual implant usage is missing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the daily usage of visual implants by recipients.
  • To compare implantee experiences with researcher expectations.
  • To gather feedback for future visual prosthetic development.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving interviews with six visual implant recipients and six researchers.
  • Thematic analysis of interview data.
  • Exploration of daily usage patterns and desired future features.

Main Results:

  • Implant recipients use visual prosthetics less frequently than researchers anticipate.
  • Usability and reliability issues lead recipients to use alternative methods.
  • Key desired features for future implants include improved vision, smart integration, and greater independence.

Conclusions:

  • A significant gap exists between researcher expectations and implantee experiences with visual prosthetics.
  • Future research must prioritize usability and real-world applications.
  • Aligning technology development with user needs is crucial for clinical relevance.