A new ocular device released by Apple could be a key to the future of vision impairment care and assisting those with macular degeneration, writes Paul Budde . APPLE’S PROPOSED 2025 launch of the Vision Pro headset has created waves in the tech world, promising to merge the virtual and real worlds through an advanced augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) platform. However, beyond the excitement of immersive entertainment and spatial computing, the Vision Pro also highlights how cutting-edge vision technology is evolving — and raises questions about the potential medical applications for individuals with visual impairments.
As in my family, older people suffer from macular degeneration so I was particularly interested in those medical applications and started to research them further. My question was, could advances like those seen in Apple’s Vision Pro pave the way for transformative tools for people living with conditions like macular degeneration or other forms of vision loss? The following research resulted in a slightly longer article than usual, however, I decided not to abbreviate it further as I believe this is an important issue that goes beyond just entertainment. Haptic technology allows us to feel the future The growth of haptic technology in various applications is creating a more immersive experience in fields such as gaming, science and prosthetics.
The Vision Pro: A glimpse into the future of augmented and virtual reality But first let’s look .
