Product: VES Falcon
Top Line: Following six years of research and development, Ocutech is launching its next-generation autofocusing bioptic telescope, the VES Falcon. The Falcon is in initial limited release with select low-vision specialists in the U.S. and will be available to all low-vision prescribers in the fall.
Close Up: Ocutech’s advancements in autofocusing make the Falcon different from other low-vision aids. Time of flight—the time taken for the Falcon to “acquire” a subject and automatically focus on it—measures distance at the speed of light. Subjects from about a foot away to infinity will be immediately and effortlessly clear, allowing users to experience the closest thing to normal eyesight, the company said. Where permitted and properly licensed, users may even be able to drive.
The Falcon Bioptic Telescope attaches directly to the top of a pair of glasses allowing the user to alternate between their normal vision and the magnified view with just a slight tilt of the head. It is lightweight at just over three ounces, comfortable to wear, and can operate for up to eight hours on a single charge. Unlike low-vision aids based upon virtual reality glasses, it does not cover the eyes and close in the wearer, making its use much more natural. It allows the wearer to make eye contact with friends, family and companions while at the same time allowing them to make eye contact with the user.
Vital Stats: The Falcon’s suggested patient price is $3,900, excluding customization costs and professional fees.
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