VI Simulator
Experience the world through different perspectives. This simulator helps you understand how people with various visual impairments perceive their surroundings.
Camera access required
Educational tool
Important Note
This simulator is designed for educational purposes to help understand visual impairments. It provides approximations of how different conditions might affect vision, but these are simplified representations and may not fully capture the actual experience of living with these conditions. Always consult with healthcare professionals for accurate medical information.
Live Camera Feed
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Click 'Start Camera' to begin
Visual Impairments
Select a condition to simulate and learn about how people with different visual impairments perceive the world.
Cataracts
Clouding of the eye's lens causing reduced visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and increased light sensitivity
Glaucoma
Progressive peripheral visual field loss due to optic nerve damage
Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Central vision loss due to macula deterioration with metamorphopsia
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal blood vessel damage causing microaneurysms, hemorrhages, and cotton wool spots
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Progressive peripheral vision loss starting from outer edges with night blindness
Color Blindness (Deuteranopia)
Missing or non-functional M-cone photoreceptors causing red-green confusion
Astigmatism
Irregular corneal shape causing directional blur and ghost images
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Distance vision blur due to elongated eyeball or excessive corneal curvature
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Near vision blur due to shortened eyeball or insufficient corneal curvature
Albinism
Reduced pigmentation causing photosensitivity and reduced visual acuity
Nystagmus
Involuntary eye movements causing image instability and reduced visual acuity