New technology alleviates blind spots giving clear fields of vision to the legally blind.
It’s gotten to the point where whenever we see the letter “e” in front of a word, we sigh a silent breath of relief. Think about it. You don’t have to have to spend gas money to go downtown because e-Tickets are available. You don’t have to wait 5-7 days to send or receive a message because everybody has e-mail. You don’t even have to go into the bank half the time because e-checks and e-transfers are in widespread use.
That sexy, convenient “e” stands for electronic and it’s made its way from business and financial institutions to the arena of science. Specifically, eSight glasses are on the market and they literally give sight to the blind. eSight glasses may look cumbersome compared to regular frames but they hold a camera and display technology that is able to capture images in real-time video. Wearers are also able to magnify and enhance images to their comfort level.
Currently, these glasses are not eligible for health insurance discounts and are available for $15,000.00. The eSight eyewear company helps its customers with fundraising activities. Watch below as a blind woman wearing eSight glasses sees her newborn for the first time.
Doprah No Filtah is a clinical research professional and health enthusiast. She holds a Master of Science in Health Science from Touro University and a B.A. in Human Services from George Washington University. When she’s not ensuring the quality of over-the-counter supplements at the Food and Drug Administration, she is off listening to some dope underground hip hop. Follow her on Twitter @SNSNightlifeMag.
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