About this episode
If you miss your glaucoma appointment in the UK, you could partially go blind while waiting for the next one. How about taking the test by yourself at home with a VR headset?You’ll hear aboutwhy banging into objects can be both glaucoma early symptoms, and late oneswhy many people don’t even realize they have glaucomahow glaucoma is diagnosed now, why it is so frustratinghow coffee can impact your visual field examinationsa VR headset paired with Machine Learning connected to your ophthalmologistProf. Raphael Sznitman is a co-founder of Perivision. A computer scientist and biomedical engineer who works closely with clinicians on AI solutions in ophthalmology.Perivision is a Swiss startup, a spin-off from the University of Bern. Their eye test headset uses Virtual Reality, cloud computing, and AI to test for glaucoma and the visual field. It reduces the test time by up to 70%.Learn more at:https://www.perivision.comTimestamps:0:00 Prof. Raphael Sznitman and Perivision1:11 What is Glaucoma and How Many People it Affects4:28 What is Glaucoma Screening Now11:46 How Frustrating Perimeter Examination Is and Why It Was an Opportunity18:55 Aha! Moment Allowing VR in Ophthalmology24:11 How Does a VR Eye Examination Work29:38 Machine Learning and Clinical Acceptance40:03 Taking Glaucoma Eye Examinations Home – to Patients46:10 How Not to Miss the AI Train of Changes51:48 Thank You, Follow Perivision52:10 Follow X-Health.show, Disclaimer If you've enjoyed listening, you'll make us happy by clicking "Follow" on X-Health.show and leaving a review.The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please consult your healthcare practitioner. The opinions on the show are Alex's or her guests. The podcast does not make any responsibility or warranties about guests statements or credibility. While the podcast makes every effort to ensure that the information shared is accurate, please let us know if you have any comments, suggestions or corrections.
