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PERSONALISED VISION SOLUTIONS VIA virtual try-on tools let patients preview different
TAILORED LENSES frames online, providing the convenience
of shopping for glasses from home. Facial
Artificial intelligence is making it possible to recognition technology allows these tools
create lenses that are uniquely suited to each to recommend frames based on face shape
person’s lifestyle and visual needs. For example, and style preferences, helping patients make
if a patient experiences digital eye strain, AI confident choices without the guesswork. AI is
can help determine the exact level of blue light also being used to send reminders for follow-
filtering required to maximise comfort without up appointments, medication refills, and vision
compromising clarity. Or, for patients who spend check-ups – making it easier for patients to stay
a lot of time outdoors, AI can help design lenses engaged with their eye health.
with enhanced UV protection. By analysing
detailed vision assessments, AI tools create lenses However, it’s important to remember that AI
that are tailored, ensuring patients have a more isn’t a replacement for the interpersonal aspects
comfortable and precise visual experience. of care. While virtual tools allow patients to
explore options at their own pace, optometrists
But it’s the optometrist’s role to interpret these guide them through final decisions and provide
findings and communicate with patients to personalised insights that technology alone
understand their day-to-day challenges, habits, cannot offer. By combining the convenience of
and preferences. An AI tool might recommend a AI with the expertise of optometrists, patients
specific type of lens, but it’s the optometrist who benefit from an efficient yet warm experience
takes time to discuss options, offer advice, and that feels personal and supportive.
make adjustments to ensure the best fit for each
patient. By balancing AI’s technical input with the CONTINUOUS EYE HEALTH MONITORING:
optometrist’s personal touch, patients get lenses AI’S ROLE IN PREVENTIVE CARE
that not only meet their visual requirements but With AI-enabled wearables, eye care is moving
enhance their overall lifestyle.
toward preventive, around-the-clock monitoring.
STREAMLINING EYE CARE: Smart contact lenses, for example, can track
CONTRIBUTION OF AI-POWERED TOOLS intraocular pressure, a critical factor for patients
with glaucoma. These devices send real-time
One of AI’s biggest contributions to vision care data to healthcare providers, alerting them if
is simplifying the patient experience. AI-based
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