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Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Ophthalmology: A Contemporary Prospective.

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Purpose

Most published systematic reviews have focused on the use of virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) technology in ophthalmology as it relates to surgical training. To date, this is the first review that investigates the current state of VR/AR technology applied more broadly to the entire field of ophthalmology.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL databases were searched systematically from January 2014 through December 1, 2020. Studies that discussed VR and/or AR as it relates to the field of ophthalmology and provided information on the technology used were considered. Abstracts, non-peer-reviewed literature, review articles, studies that reported only qualitative data, and studies without English translations were excluded.

Results

A total of 77 studies were included in this review. Of these, 28 evaluated the use of VR/AR in ophthalmic surgical training/assessment and guidance, 7 in clinical training, 23 in diagnosis/screening, and 19 in treatment/therapy. 15 studies used AR, 61 used VR, and 1 used both. Most studies focused on the validity and usability of novel technologies.

Conclusions

Ophthalmology is a field of medicine that is well suited for the use of VR/AR. However, further longitudinal studies examining the practical feasibility, efficacy, and safety of such novel technologies, the cost-effectiveness, and medical/legal considerations are still needed. We believe that time will indeed foster further technological advances and lead to widespread use of VR/AR in routine ophthalmic practice.

SUBMITTER: Iskander M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9167643 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May-Jun 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Ophthalmology: A Contemporary Prospective.

Iskander Mina M Ogunsola Titilola T Ramachandran Rithambara R McGowan Richard R Al-Aswad Lama A LA

Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology (Philadelphia, Pa.) 20210501 3

<h4>Purpose</h4>Most published systematic reviews have focused on the use of virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) technology in ophthalmology as it relates to surgical training. To date, this is the first review that investigates the current state of VR/AR technology applied more broadly to the entire field of ophthalmology.<h4>Methods</h4>PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL databases were searched systematically from January 2014 through December 1, 2020. Studies that discussed VR and/or AR as it ...[more]

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Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Ophthalmology: A Contemporary Prospective.

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