# Low-Vision Eyeglasses NuEyes' Visual Prosthesis is a Portable Aid for Patients with Low Vision By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visual-prosthesis References: [newswire](http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/nueyes-visual-prosthetic-device-arrives-in-canada-579873661.html) & [aroga](http://www.aroga.com/) A new visual prosthesis from NuEyes is helping to give independence back to patients who suffer from vision loss. In the past, electronic video magnifiers could be used to enhance visibility for up-close tasks, but distance viewing remained a challenge. NuEyes Easy is a new product that takes the form of a headpiece that offers magnification up to 12 times and contrast enhancements for printed content. These glasses can be customized to suit an individual's prescription and also can be updated to support text-to-speech capabilities. This means that individuals who suffer from low vision will be able to have documents read to them and they'll also be able to stream TV and movies from a Wi-Fi connection via built-in controls. In contrast to bulky models of the past, the NuEyes Easy headset is only 125 grams, which is just less than the weight of the iPhone 6. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Visual Prosthetics:** The development of wearable visual devices, like NuEyes Easy, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of visual prosthetics. - **Personalized Eyewear:** The customization and prescription capabilities of NuEyes Easy open up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the personalized eyewear industry. - **Assistive Technology:** The integration of text-to-speech capabilities and Wi-Fi connectivity in NuEyes Easy suggests opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of assistive technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Vision Care:** The advancements in low-vision eyeglasses, such as NuEyes Easy, create opportunities for disruptive innovation in the vision care industry. - **Technology:** The development of portable visual prosthetics like NuEyes Easy presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the technology industry. - **Entertainment:** The ability to stream TV and movies via built-in controls in NuEyes Easy indicates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Audio-Amplifying Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuance-glasses.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) - [Wearable Assistive Smart Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-tech.md) - [Object-Recognizing AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-wearable.md) - [Ocular Disease-Detecting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearly-vision.md) - [Nano Projector Nearsightedness Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kubota-glass-eyeglasses.md) - [Visual Eyewear Visor Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-aid-smart-visor.md) - [LiDAR-Powered Visual Impairment Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumen-glasses.md)