NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today EyeQue®, the leader in at-home vision testing, introduced a first-of-its-kind smartphone app called MyReaderNumber™ that offers AR technology vision testing for presbyopia, a common age-related vision condition affecting 85% of the global population over the age of 401. EyeQue’s MyReaderNumber app is available for download for a one-time fee of $2.99 on the App Store (iOS only; available for iPhone X and newer) and can be shared with many users at no additional cost using Guest mode.
EyeQue’s new AR-powered MyReaderNumber app delivers personalized measurements for both near reading distance and mid-distance (computer use) – customized based on the user’s age, degree of presbyopia, and specific distance preference. The app determines the magnification needed for smartphone, reading, and/or computer use, generating results based on the individual’s needs and comfort. Using patent-pending, AR-based technology, the user simply captures two distances using their front-facing camera and sees the recommended results instantly. Users can then purchase over-the-counter reading glasses through local retailers, online stores, and can also share the NVAdd results with their doctors.
“Many people are unsure what readers will work best for them, and trying them out at the local drugstore is not only inconvenient and unsanitary, but is a setting that often results in an inaccurate choice. The MyReaderNumber app gives people accurate results based on science, use case, and personal comfort. This first-of-its-kind technology is delightfully easy to use and was developed using tried-and-tested optometry principles,” said John Serri, PhD., co-founder and CEO of EyeQue. “As EyeQue continues to expand access to vision care with our innovative technology, we look forward to introducing new products and services this year to stay on top of your eye health and help you see your best – from wherever you are.”
Presbyopia, which is a normal part of aging, begins around age 40 and typically worsens into age 60 and beyond. Presbyopia causes people to have difficulty seeing up close and they often find themselves having to hold a menu, phone, or a book at an arm’s distance to see properly. One may also notice the computer screen becoming more blurry and needing to enlarge the text to see more clearly. While frustrating for many, this relatively common condition can be corrected with simple magnifying lenses, i.e. over-the-counter readers. Left untreated, people may experience headaches, dizziness, or eye strain. Traditionally, people select their reading glasses by physically testing glasses of different strengths in a store – unsanitary and recently with COVID, unavailable. Others rely on inaccurate tests that self-evaluate their eyesight to determine what works for them. Standard tests, even those done at eye care professional offices, do not take into account the different variables, such as user habits and personal preferences when it comes to desired reading and computer distances. Therefore, the options previously available do not always meet the specific needs of the user whereas EyeQue’s app provides accuracy and personalization.
EyeQue, the leader in at-home vision tests, develops innovative technology which uses smartphones, giving consumers the ability to test their vision and order affordable eyeglasses based on their results. In 2020, EyeQue introduced Try-On Glasses which are a fast, low-risk way for consumers to confirm their vision tests results and then confidently order higher priced glasses from various online retailers like Zenni Optical and others. The EyeQue suite of products includes the EyeQue Vision Monitoring Kit, EyeQue VisionCheck, and EyeQue Try-On Glasses, which are available for purchase on the EyeQue website and ship from their headquarters in California. EyeQue offers a 30-day money back guarantee on all of their devices, including the Try-On Glasses.
EyeQue’s new MyReaderNumber app is patent-pending and registered with the FDA as a class I medical device with 510(k) exemption. To learn more, visit EyeQue.com or email the team at pr@eyeque.com.
About EyeQue
EyeQue is the leader of at-home vision testing, bringing affordable eye care to everyone. The Company is dedicated to putting accurate vision tests directly into the hands of people around the world. Based on MIT and EyeQue patented technologies, EyeQue’s intelligent vision solutions allow people anywhere to self-administer an expanding portfolio of vision tests using an optical smartphone attachment, mobile application, and a secure cloud-based processing and service center. The Company innovates from its Silicon Valley headquarters.
EyeQue does not provide optometry services, nor does it issue prescriptions or represent itself as a licensed optometrist. The EyeQue VisionCheck and EyeQue Personal Vision Tracker accurately measure for refractive error and detect changes between regular eye exams when properly used. EyeQue Try-On Glasses are intended to provide a tangible method for consumers to verify the clarity and comfort of the EyeGlass Numbers generated using their at-home devices. EyeQue refraction tests do not replace a comprehensive eye exam that evaluates ocular health and binocularity. EyeQue strongly recommends people visit an eye care professional annually to receive a complete eye health exam.
