Transforming Vision Technology: A Parallel to the Smartphone Evolution
A vision technology revolution is underway, much like the evolution of mobile phones into smartphones. Two decades ago, cell phones were solely used for calling, but advancements in touch screens, faster processors, cameras, sound quality, wireless power, and extended battery life created the $715 billion smartphone industry. Similarly, vision-based products are experiencing rapid advancements, integrating features such as built-in audio, microphones, cameras, HUD displays, and liquid crystal lenses that adjust focus on demand.
eVision Optics has been at the forefront of this transformation, serving the vision industry for over a decade with groundbreaking technological developments. With a global portfolio of over 500 patents and patent applications, the company continues to drive innovation in vision technology.
Electronic Prescription Eyewear: A Game-Changer for Presbyopia
Presbyopia, the gradual loss of near vision due to the lens losing elasticity, affects approximately 1.8 billion people worldwide, typically becoming an issue in their early 40s. TouchFocus®, a revolutionary product available in Japan, allows users to activate electronic reading segments in their lenses with a simple touch. This technology eliminates the need for traditional bifocals and progressive lenses, offering a seamless vision correction experience. By licensing this patented technology, eyewear manufacturers can provide consumers with a smarter, more comfortable alternative to multi-focal lenses.
Over-the-Counter Electronic Reading Glasses: The Next Generation of OTC Readers
Over-the-counter (OTC) reading glasses have become a booming fashion trend, with high-end brands offering virtual try-on solutions. However, the next evolution in this space is electronic OTC readers, featuring embedded lenses that dynamically adjust focus between reading, computer use, and distance vision. Soon, stylish fashion frames will integrate these advanced electronic lenses, offering seamless, user-controlled vision correction for a rapidly expanding consumer base.
Electronic Contact Lenses (ECL): The Future of Adaptive Vision
eVision’s Electronic Contact Lens (ECL) brings electronic focusing technology into a form factor that fits inside a contact lens. Featuring a printed iris that matches the user’s natural eye color—or even allows for customizable eye color changes—the ECL incorporates wireless electronic controls, shiftable focus lenses, and rechargeable batteries. Users can adjust their focus in real-time through a smartphone app, smartwatch, or dedicated wireless control device, enjoying the benefits of eyewear-free vision correction.
Advancing Virtual and Augmented Reality: Solving the Vergence Accommodation Conflict
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) devices are increasingly integrated into daily life, but a major challenge remains: the Vergence Accommodation Conflict. This issue arises when the brain processes sharp images without the eye naturally refocusing, leading to headaches, nausea, and fatigue. Electronic lenses that shift focus on demand offer a solution, unlocking the full potential of AR, VR, and Mixed Reality technologies for both work and play.
Licensable Patented Technologies: Enabling the Future of Wearable Vision
eVision Optics is not only a pioneer in vision innovation but also a key licensing partner for companies looking to commercialize new or enhanced products. Its patented technologies can be integrated with mobile media applications, audio and microphone capabilities, wireless power, and remote device communication. From vision and display enhancements to smart eyewear innovations, eVision’s suite of patents provides businesses with access to cutting-edge technologies, opening doors to new global markets.