Heru Makes the Future of Eye care Accessible—Now.
Take Advantage of the ADA Tax Credit While Transforming Your Practice In the rapidly evolving field of optometry, technological advancements are continuously reshaping the landscape of patient care. One of the groundbreaking innovations leading this transformation is the Heru Virtual Reality (VR) system. Designed to enhance the precision, efficiency, and inclusivity of optometric testing, Heru brings a host […]
Empowering Optometrists through Automation: The Impact of Heru Prime
Heru’s automated diagnostics, efficiency, and accuracy help optometrists focus on what matters most—exceptional care. The optometrist’s time with the patient is one of the most valuable metrics, clinically and financially, for both the doctor and the patient. When viewed in terms of hourly wages, the optometrist’s time constitutes a large portion of the clinic’s monthly […]
The Evolution of Eye Care: How VR is Shaping the Future
The eye care industry is facing a crisis — a growing patient population and a declining number of eye care professionals. The solution? A combination of VR technology and automation. ccording to the journal Ophthalmology, by 2035 the demand for ophthalmologists is projected to increase by 24%, while the number of ophthalmologists is projected to decrease by […]
Automation in Eye Care: Driving Forces and New Opportunities in Healthcare Delivery
With rising patient volumes, decreasing reimbursements, and a shortage of care providers, automation and digitization have become essential to prevent vision loss and enhance care delivery. The pursuit of automation in eye care mirrors a broader historical trend of leveraging technological advancements to increase productivity and repeatability. From simple machines to sophisticated AI systems, the […]
Using Contrast Sensitivity Testing to Provide Better Care for Patients with Cataracts
A top concern for many patients over age 60 is age-related cataracts (a progressive eye condition that can negatively impact a patient’s quality of life). With each decade of life, the prevalence of age-related cataracts increases. Its earliest signs and symptoms start to show around age 40. According to data from the National Eye Institute, […]
Contrast Sensitivity Testing: An Important Tool to Serve an Aging Population
While the Snellen visual acuity test is a universally accepted diagnostic tool, measuring black letters against a bright white background doesn’t provide the whole story of your patient’s visual function. Contrast sensitivity is the ability to distinguish between an object and the background behind it. Reduced contrast sensitivity can impact a patient’s quality of life. […]
New AR/VR Color Vision Testing Enhances Screening For Both Congenital and Acquired Color Vision Deficiencies
Digital color vision testing using a wearable AR/VR device solves challenges of traditional color vision exams — eliminating paper charts and plates testing inconsistencies. Color vision tests are routinely administered in clinic to screen for congenital color vision deficiency (CVD). Caused by an X chromosome mutation, congenital color vision deficiencies overwhelmingly affect males, impacting 1 […]