Smart lenses & Mixed Reality: the latest optical innovations

As you know, at Eyes-Road, we love optical innovations . Technological progress plays a vital role in the expansion of this innovative and beneficial sector . Every week, we discover a multitude of ideas that make the optical industry one of the most successful in its field. In this new article, we highlight some of these diverse and promising ideas. Happy reading!

Optical innovations: health first

The primary objective of the optical sector is, of course, to improve the conditions of human vision . This objective, linked to the ambitious goals of the World Health Organization , leads to increased funding for scientific research. The development of optical devices enabling improved vision quality and comfort is the driving force behind many companies. Among these, the Israeli company Deep Optics has developed a small revolution in the way eyeglasses are created. Omnifocal frames are the first glasses with dynamic focal length . Sensors attached to the frame analyze the interpupillary distance in real time to adjust the depth of field before sending the information to a mini-processor that calculates the exact distance between the wearer and the object being viewed. The necessary compensation is then determined to provide absolute clarity. This technology is associated with liquid crystal lenses capable of changing their refractive index to instantly apply the correction.

Here is a video excerpt of the presentation, in English (French subtitles are available.)

Optical innovations to combat the health crisis

Many studies have focused on the Covid-19 health crisis . For example, the Chinese developedRockid virtual reality glasses, which allow them to determine the body temperature of passersby.

The glasses from the company IpVenture aim to monitor the user's heart rate and its variability, oxygen level, body temperature, activity level, respiratory rate, and cough rate.

A smartphone tracker allows the user to be notified of their data. It will also notify them if people they have been in contact with have been infected with Covid-19 .

In case of infection, the digital assistant also provides advice on best health practices. If the user's health condition deteriorates significantly, the glasses can then directly alert medical personnel.

A mix between reality and augmented reality

When we talk about optical innovations , virtual reality is never far behind. In this specific context, the real innovation lies in combining the real and the virtual. This is what we call ' Mixed Reality ,' and it's what the company Third Eye aims to do with its X2-MR (for Mixed Reality) glasses.

This concept allows professionals in healthcare, public works, defense, and many other sectors to use the advantages of virtual reality in their very real, everyday work.

Another advantage is the ability to share your screen in real time. This feature is ideal for performing complex operations as a team.

Optical innovations, not just glasses

Optical innovations aim to improve overall visual health . This is why certain devices are created to combat eye conditions. This is the case with Tearcheck , a revolutionary device created by Esw-Vision , designed to enhance the diagnosis of dry eye. This device detects areas of rupture in the tear film surface. Its capabilities don't stop there, as Tearcheck also assesses hyperemia induced by the inflammatory phenomena characteristic of dry eye. It can also detect the presence of the Demodex parasite, calculate the height of the tear meniscus , and monitor the patient's progress throughout their treatment. In short, a tool of vital importance in the fight against dry eye. All these innovations improve living conditions, working conditions, productivity, and safety. There's no doubt that in this new decade, the optical sector will continue to offer us high-performance innovations. We'll be there to share them with you!