Computer Vision Therapy System for Amblyopia Compliance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vision disorder treatments, such as those for amblyopia, face challenges in patient compliance due to discomfort and complexity, especially in children, and lack effective monitoring of treatment progress.
Innovation Solution
A computer-based vision assessment and correction system that uses a series of feedback loops to provide automated, customized treatment through a computing device with a display, performing eye condition assessments and correction activities, updating treatment plans based on user input and progress, and iteratively improving visual skills until target values are reached.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional eye patch treatment is used for amblyopia, then the weaker eye can be trained to become stronger, but patient compliance deteriorates due to discomfort and inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical eye patch system with a digital display-based vision therapy system. The computing device presents visual stimuli and captures user responses, eliminating the need for physical patches while maintaining treatment effectiveness through automated vision assessments and correction activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables patients to perform self-monitored vision therapy at home through automated feedback loops. The computing device automatically presents assessment activities, processes user inputs, determines parameter targets, and updates treatment plans without requiring constant clinical intervention, making treatment more convenient and improving compliance.
2Ease of operation
If automated customized treatment is implemented, then patient compliance improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The computing device performs multiple functions: it displays visual stimuli, captures user inputs, processes assessment data, determines treatment parameters, and updates therapy plans. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate devices into a single system, managing complexity while providing comprehensive automated treatment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements automated feedback loops where user responses to vision assessments are processed to determine parameter targets, which then guide subsequent correction activities. This self-regulating feedback mechanism reduces the need for manual clinical adjustments, simplifying the user interface while maintaining sophisticated treatment customization.
3Productivity
If traditional vision therapy is used, then treatment can be provided, but monitoring of treatment progress becomes challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors treatment progress through automated feedback loops. User inputs from vision assessments are processed to determine parameter targets, and the system tracks whether these targets are reached. This automated monitoring provides precise measurement of treatment progress while maintaining efficient treatment delivery.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual progress monitoring with automated digital tracking. The computing device systematically collects user responses, processes assessment data, and determines treatment parameter changes, providing precise and objective measurement of vision improvement without the subjectivity and effort required in traditional manual monitoring.
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AI summary
A computer system is provided. The system includes a computing device including at least one data processor and at least one computer readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions. The system further includes a device configured to communicate with the computing device and having a display. The at least one data processor is configured to execute the computer executable instructions to perform operations. The operations including displaying, using the at least one data processor and on the display, a first eye condition assessment or eye condition correction activity of a plurality of eye condition assessments or correction activities configured to measure one or more visual skills of a user. The operations further include receiving, by the at least one data processor, user input with respect to the first eye condition assessment or eye condition correction activity. The operations further include determining whether a target value of at least one parameter has been reached.