In the UK, an alarming number of people have never been for an eye test, with a considerable number of those who have had an eye test in the past having not had one since they were at school. Given just how valuable our eyes our to the way we live, it’s surprising how many people have never been tested, particularly considering how many life threatening illnesses can be diagnosed early on by an optician’s test.

 

Conceivable reasons for people not bothering to get their eyes tested include it being seen as a bit of a hassle to go an do, or perhaps people simply have an irrational phobia about their eyes and the opticians’ equipment. This level of worry is simply not needed however, as you can now not only test your eyes via your mobile, but you can even check your prescription.

The application comes from the team at MIT Media Lab, who have found a way to bring eye testing to anyone, anywhere. The application works via a small plastic device which is clipped to your phone, acting as a lens through which to view the phone screen. You then look down through the lens at your phone’s screen and take part in the test via your phone’s arrow keys.

 

The whole test is complete in under two minutes and will not only reveal whether or not you need glasses, but will also tell you the level of prescription glasses you need. This could be particularly useful if you’re not interested in going down to the local high street, as it allows you to test your eyesight, find your prescription and buy your prescription sunglasses without having to leave the house.

 

The mobile phone application was originally designed to help those people living in developing countries who don’t have proper access to an optician.

 

You can find out more about the application by Googling the term ‘MIT Optometry App’; there’s a video available on YouTube that describes the entire process in detail and show you how accurate the application can be. If you are worried about your vision and you’re unable or unwilling to make it to an opticians, this application could be just what you need to put your mind at rest, instead of just putting on your sunglasses and not worrying about it.


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