New publication explores how digital visual simulators are advancing research, patient education and personalised vision care.
Rochester, NY, US – A new article published in ESCRS EuroTimes highlights the growing role of digital visual simulation in understanding neuroadaptation and improving patient outcomes following cataract and refractive surgery.
The article, “When Digital Training Enhances Neuroadaptation”, is based on the work presented by Prof. Susana Marcos, Director of the Center for Visual Science at the University of Rochester (New York, USA), one of the world’s leading researchers in visual optics and ophthalmic technologies.
The publication explores how neuroadaptation—the brain’s ability to adapt to new optical conditions—plays a fundamental role in patients’ visual experience after surgery. Understanding this process is becoming increasingly important as ophthalmology moves towards more personalised visual outcomes.
Among the technologies featured is SimVis Gekko, developed by 2EyesVision, a wearable visual simulator that allows patients to experience different presbyopic corrections in real-world conditions before surgery. The article highlights its potential for evaluating visual performance, studying neuroadaptation and supporting patient counselling through realistic visual simulation.
“Visual simulators may expand to include detailed training for myopia control, early presbyopia correction, and multifocal or EDOF intraocular lenses for presbyopia.”
— Prof. Susana Marcos, Director, Center for Visual Science, University of Rochester (NY, USA)
Key Takeaways
- Visual simulators enable realistic preoperative visual experience.
- Neuroadaptation begins rapidly but continues over time.
- Perceptual learning can improve long-term visual performance.
- SimVis Gekko is highlighted as a platform for studying postoperative vision.
- Digital simulation is helping drive personalised ophthalmology.
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