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Booming Forward: VR-like device helps those with vision degeneration

Posted at 4:41 PM, Dec 20, 2019
and last updated 2019-12-20 19:11:36-05

This may look like a regular virtual reality headset, but it actually can help those with low vision to see fine details they've been missing.

One of the most common causes of low vision is macular degeneration — a progressive decline of one`s field of vision. A product, called IrisVision integrates a smart phone with a virtual reality headset in a unique way, and it`s helping many folks see more of what they've been missing.

For more information on IrisVision, visit irisvision.com.