# Virtual Reality Medical Devices The SyncThink Eye-Sync May Help Diagnose Concussion Patients By Meghan Young | Published 2016-03-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syncthink-eyesync References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/3058130/virtual-reality-device-may-help-diagnose-concussion-victims) & [syncthink](http://syncthink.com/) Oftentimes a concussion is detected much later than the accident that brought it about, which can result in some tragic cases -- but the SyncThink Eye-Sync program hopes to lessen those significantly. It is a device that uses virtual reality to help diagnose its symptoms in less than a minute after the accident. Taking the form of a [head-mounted eye-tracking system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tobii-glasses-x), the SyncThink Eye-Sync program "is meant to record, view, and analyze patients' eye movement quickly and accurately, thanks to [integrated virtual reality software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retinalevel-vr-headset)," writes Fast Company. Ideal for sports, Scott Anderson, director of athletic training for [Stanford University Sports Medicine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creatine-by-elysium-health), says, "In my opinion, the Eye-Sync device has significant implications for sideline evaluation, and I can see in the future how this can be the diagnostic gold standard for sports-related concussions with every pro, college, and high school team having one on the field." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Reality Medical Devices:** Innovative medical devices using virtual reality can quickly and accurately diagnose concussion symptoms to mitigate tragic cases. - **Head-mounted Eye-tracking Systems:** Eye-tracking technology integrated with virtual reality software can track and analyze patients' eye movement quickly and accurately, enhancing the accuracy of concussion diagnosis. - **Sports-related Concussion Diagnosis:** The growth of virtual reality technology in sports medicine can lead to devices like the Eye-Sync becoming the diagnostic gold standard for sports-related concussions, opening doors for further innovation in athletic training. ### Where This Applies - **Medical Devices:** The SyncThink Eye-Sync device presents a disruptive innovation in the field of medical devices, providing a quick, accurate, and non-invasive method of diagnosing concussions. - **Sports Medicine:** The technology has significant implications for sideline evaluation and can revolutionize the way concussions are diagnosed in sports medicine, paving the way for further innovation in athlete health and performance. - **Virtual Reality Software Development:** Developing innovative software that can integrate virtual reality technology with medical devices can produce novel solutions for improving healthcare services, particularly brain injury diagnosis and management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Early Diagnosis Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machinemd.md) - [AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-therapy.md) - [Automated Vision Therapy Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-eye-care-device.md) - [AR-Powered Eye Training Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyes-amblyopia-trainer.md) - [VR-Powered Therapeutic Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vrpowered-therapeutic-treatments.md) - [Concussion Recovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuro-concussion-tracker.md) - [VR-Based Pain Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smileyscope.md) - [Cognitive Virtual Reality Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epeli.md) - [VR-Powered Therapy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rey-1.md)