This document summarizes information about cataracts and a new technology called "Captured in the Eye" that aims to help cataract patients. Some key points:
- Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness worldwide and their prevalence increases with age, affecting over 30% of people over age 70.
- "Captured in the Eye" is a pair of glasses that uses projection technology to simulate clear vision for cataract patients, allowing them to see clearly until they can get surgery.
- The glasses also aim to enable remote education by allowing live video conferencing between teachers and students.
- The glasses are lightweight, come in different colors, and have features like cameras, speakers
1. Captured in the Eye
Where seeing is more than
believing with this
evolutionary spectacles!
2. How many percentage of seniors in Canada
who consulted an
ophthalmologist/optometrist in 2003?
58 59 57 60 59
60 54 57 55
52
49
50
40
30 Men
20 Women
10
0
All 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+
Seniors
Data source: 2003 Canadian Community Health Survey, Health
Reports, Vol. 16, No. 1., October 2004, Statistics Canada.
3. Prevalence of Cataracts Among Adults 40
years or older in United States, 2004.
5.10%
10.40%
30.60% Age
40-49
19.80%
50-59
60-69
70-79
34.10% Above 80
Data Source: The National Eye Institution, United States,
Archives of Ophthalmology, Volume 122, April 2004
4. How does “Captured in the Eye” works for
cataracts patients?
Simulation
created to
‘un-cloud’ the
Blurred vision due to eye, by
the clouding of retina. projecting a Clear vision with
simulated “Captured in the Eye.”
image of
clear vision at
any place the
user looks at.
5. E-learning with “Captured in the Eye
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Students and teachers wearing the glasses will be ‘in class’ according to scheduled time.
This is possible because of the built-in satellite enabling live telecast. The user goes to
online mode by clicking on a button at the rim of the glasses. In addition, built-in
microphone and speaker enables interaction among teachers and students.
6. Other features worth anticipating
Video functions
Camera functions
Night vision
Bluetooth technology Weather adaptation
GPS enabled
7. Interested? More details here!
Available in 4 colours (red, blue, green, and black)
Scratch-resistant
Lenses with anti-reflective coating; thus, making the eye behind the
lens more visible.
UV-ray protection
Light-weighted (only 3 grams!)
Made of composite materials and Perspex (environmentally
friendly).
In addition, 10% profit of each glasses will be donated to Unite for
Sight, a non-profit organization aimed to improve eye health and
prevent blindness worldwide.
9. Contact us!
We provide good service
with a smile!
Our main office is located in 21 Sunshine Hearts Road, Vancouver,
British Columbia V5K 1G1. Do drop by to enquire more about our
products and services or contact us at (905) 821-6590 Ext. 2102. Our
friendly staff will be more than happy to assist you.
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