Re-engineering Sight

2014-09-11

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These cool glasses give new hope for visually impaired people to see again.

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References:

Hicks, S. L., Wilson, I., Muhammed, L., Worsfold, J., Downes, S. M., & Kennard, C. (2013). A Depth-Based Head-Mounted Visual Display to Aid Navigation in Partially Sighted Individuals. PloS one, 8(7), e67695.

Hicks, S. L., Wilson, I., van Rheede, J. J., MacLaren, R. E., Downes, S. M., & Kennard, C. (2014). Improved mobility with depth-based residual vision glasses. Investigative Ophtalmology and Visual Science, 55(5), 2153.

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