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OXSIGHT extends range of smart glasses with launch of OXSIGHT Crystal™ OXSIGHT has launched a new range of smart glasses for people with visual impairments. OXSIGHT Crystal is a wearable device that uses revolutionary image interpretation technology to enhance the sight of individuals with peripheral vision loss. David Quigley (pictured), OXSIGHT ambassador said: “I have a condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa which affects the retina and causes progressive sight loss; I really don’t have a lot of sight remaining. I initially heard about OXSIGHT through the RNIB and decided pretty quickly that I wanted to get it. “One of the first things I did was to go to a concert in Scotland at the foot of Stirling Castle. It absolutely made me feel more engaged and part of the whole experience. “On a recent trip to Austria I was able to see some beautiful frescoes on the wall of a church, as well as the whole cityscape and the cathedral in the distance. One of my best moments was sitting in the church and being able to see my niece’s face on her wedding day, which I never would have been able to do without my OXSIGHT device.” A lack of peripheral awareness often causes a lack of confidence, due to a loss in navigation ability. OXSIGHT Crystal is the lightest wearable SENISSUE98
device on the market that increases field of view up to 68 degrees. This increased field of view, along with the range of contrasting modes available, provides a clearer view of obstacles by enhancing the edges of objects and doorways. The glasses also allow for easier social interaction by facilitating eye contact and displaying high contrast images enabling users to identify their friends and family. The dedicated text mode helps users to read printed text, handwriting and street signs. The heightened colour display allows users to choose clothes, select food and identify money. OXSIGHT Crystal is an approved medical device, and available through eye health clinicians. Funding support is available through the Access to Work scheme, as well as a 0 per cent finance plan. www.oxsight.co.uk WWW.SENMAGAZINE.CO.UK