Vision Loss Simulator

See through the eyes of someone affected by glaucoma, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, presbyopia, glare, and macular degeneration - experience the impact these common conditions have on sight. How would your daily activities be impacted? What moments would you lose; whose faces would you miss?

Sight is precious; take care of your eyes with regular exams and proper eyewear.

Experience the impact common conditions have on sight. How would your daily activities be impacted? What moments would you lose; whose faces would you miss?
Sight is precious; take care of your eyes with regular exams and proper eyewear.

Also available in mobile 360° and virtual reality.

Also available in desktop and virtual reality.

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Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to slow the progression of glaucoma and preserve vision.

Explore

Click and drag to explore the 360° view, or use the arrow keys on your keyboard. As you go, find and click the info points.

Move your phone to explore the 360° view. As you go, find and touch the info points.

Look up, down and around to explore the 360° view. Use your head movement to focus on the info points and to navigate.

Change Condition

Experience healthy vision, then select a condition from the bottom of your screen to see its impact on your sight. Click or tap anywhere on your screen to begin.

Experience healthy vision, then tap the menu icon, and select a condition to see its impact on your sight. Click or tap anywhere on your screen to begin.

Experience healthy vision, then use your head movement to focus on a condition to see its impact on your sight.

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