Optometry focuses on eye health and vision enhancement. Over the years, there have been several significant innovations in this field. These technological developments are helping to improve the diagnosis, treatment and management of vision problems. They also enable eye care specialists to offer better options. Find out about the latest developments in optometry and how you can benefit from them.
Digital technologies for optometry
Optometrists now use digital tools to measure and analyze vision. They can perform retinal examinations, detect eye diseases, and even perform remote eye examinations.
Remote optometry makes examining and diagnosing patients possible without the patient and optometrist being in the same store. This innovation makes it possible to offer high-quality care even in places where services are inadequate or non-existent.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and optometry
The IRIS network is at the forefront, using artificial intelligence for eye health. Our eye care professionals use it to facilitate retinal analyses for patients. Since 2021, this unique technology has been implemented thanks to our partnership with DIAGNOS, which works in medical artificial intelligence.
Of course, AI does not replace our optometrists. It simply helps to raise standards of practice by detecting more diseases, for example.
Contact lenses that adapt to changing light
Advances in optometry are also giving rise to new types of contact lenses. In fact, an entire new generation of contact lenses is available to adapt to ambient light conditions.
Like photochromic lenses for prescription glasses, these contact lenses reduce glare in bright light. But that's not all; they also offer protection against UV rays and blue light.
Smart contact lenses could also arrive in stores one day soon. These little gems of technology, still under development, would provide optometrists with real-time data to facilitate eye health monitoring. This is made possible by integrated sensors that measure intraocular pressure, corneal thickness and oxygenation levels.
3D printing for frame designs
It's not a recent innovation, but 3D printing technology for eyewear frames has a bright future ahead of it. It is being used more and more, in particular, to manufacture designer frames that are durable and lightweight. Moreover, 3D printing also offers a great deal of creative freedom.
Virtual reality in optometry
Virtual reality is no longer just for entertainment. In eye care, it is also proving extremely useful. For example, it is used to create realistic virtual environments for visual rehabilitation and the simulation of surgical procedures.
At IRIS, we're committed to constantly being at the forefront of the latest advances in the field of vision. And we pride ourselves on providing you with the best possible care. Benefit from our human approach and the latest technology developments in optometry at your next eye exam.
