GlaucoNova Labs has created GlaucoGlasses, a wearable smart‑glasses platform that uses integrated ultrasound transducers to continuously and non‑invasively measure intraocular pressure (IOP) with about 92% accuracy. The device streams real‑time pressure data to a cloud service for remote physician monitoring and sends mobile alerts to patients when IOP exceeds a set threshold, enabling timely eye‑drop administration. At roughly 95% lower cost than existing IOP monitors, the glasses make frequent home‑based monitoring affordable for glaucoma patients.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Glaucoma affects around 80 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness, yet one in every 200 individuals remains undiagnosed. Current intraocular pressure (IOP) diagnostics are invasive, expensive, and provide only occasional snapshots, preventing the frequent monitoring needed to manage disease progression.
Solution
GlaucoNova Labs has developed GlaucoGlasses, a wearable smart‑glasses platform that integrates ultrasound transducers into the frame to measure IOP continuously and non‑invasively. The device emits low‑energy ultrasound waves toward the cornea, captures reflected signals, and extracts multiple acoustic parameters that correlate with eye pressure, achieving approximately 92 % measurement accuracy. Real‑time pressure readings are transmitted to a cloud service where physicians can remotely monitor trends and adjust treatment plans. When IOP exceeds a predefined threshold, the system sends a mobile notification prompting the patient to apply prescribed eye‑drop medication, enabling timely intervention. The glasses are designed to be low‑cost—about 95 % cheaper than existing IOP monitoring solutions—making frequent home‑based monitoring feasible.
Target Audience
Primary users are glaucoma patients who require frequent IOP monitoring, and ophthalmologists or optometrists seeking remote, real‑time pressure data to guide treatment decisions.
Features
- Integrated ultrasound transducers and receivers embedded in a lightweight glasses frame for continuous, non‑contact IOP measurement
- Extraction of 20+ acoustic parameters from reflected signals to improve pressure estimation accuracy
- Cloud‑based data storage and analytics platform providing remote physician access to longitudinal IOP trends
- Mobile push notifications that alert patients to apply eye‑drops when pressure spikes
- Battery‑efficient design supporting daily wear with minimal maintenance
- Patent‑pending technology leveraging acoustic radiation force elasticity imaging for ocular applications