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# Eye Disease Simulation Apps
VisionSim Shows the World Through Impared Eyes

By Jared Lindzon | Published 2011-09-06 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/degenerative-eye-disease
References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/health_wellbeing/mobile-app-simulates-vision-degenerative-eye-disease/) & [brailleinstitute.org](http://www.brailleinstitute.org/MobileApps/VisionSim.aspx)

It's tough to imagine what it would be like to live with a degenerative eye disease such as glaucoma or cataracts, but a new app by the [Braille Institute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessibilityfocused-innovations) called VisionSim gives users the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of the visually impaired.
VisionSim allows users to pick a degenerative eye diseases from a list, and using the built-in camera displays images as they appear to someone with that disease. According to the Braille Institute, the app was created to "foster understanding and compassion for the millions of people affected by these eye conditions."

The VisionSim app is available for the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotwell), [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-magnifier), and Android devices.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.5/10
- Popularity: 2% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Degenerative Eye Disease Simulation:** Opportunity to create more immersive and advanced simulation apps to help individuals better understand the challenges of living with eye diseases.
- **Assistive Technology Apps:** Opportunity to develop apps that help individuals with degenerative eye diseases in their daily life and navigation.
- **Accessibility Enhancement Apps:** Opportunity to create apps that make technology more accessible for individuals with degenerative eye diseases.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Healthcare:** Potential for healthcare professionals to use degenerative eye disease simulation apps for patient education and empathy building.
- **Tech:** Opportunity for tech companies to develop assistive and accessibility enhancement apps for individuals with degenerative eye diseases.
- **Education:** Potential for educational institutions to use degenerative eye disease simulation apps as teaching aids for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and students.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Accessible Eye Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-health-app.md)
- [AR-Powered Eye Training Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyes-amblyopia-trainer.md)
- [Tablet-Based Video Magnifying Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-magnifier.md)
- [Automated Vision Therapy Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-eye-care-device.md)
- [Photo-Based Vitamin Deficiency Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-cam.md)
- [In-Store Visual Assistance Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-my-eyes-and-tesco.md)
- [Integrated Eye Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-health.md)
- [AI-Powered Eyewear Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucyd-app.md)
- [Consolidated Eye-Tracking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyetracking-platform.md)