AOS Launches Remote Visual Acuity System Platform

AOS (Advanced Ophthalmic Systems) announced the launch of a new remote visual acuity software platform.

The AOS VA software is a synchronous test that requires internet connection and can be used on multiple device types. Using a combination of semi-automated test algorithms and automated scoring, the visual acuity (VA) system is designed to measure and calculate precise and reliable visual acuity test scores, according to AOS. The patient is not required to control their screen aside from the initial setup stage. The device is currently being used in numerous pilots in the UK both in high street optometry and NHS ophthalmology, and will be available as a stand-alone product or as part of an AOS subscription beginning June 5.

"We knew that being able to conduct a remote VA test was something ECPs and patients were crying out for, so it was a natural next phase of development for us. We focused on creating a tool that provides the same level of security, compliance and usability as our existing software and we are very pleased with the outcome," Ben David, general manager of AOS, said in a company news release. "During extensive clinical testing, the AOS VA system was shown to compare to the standard of care for an in-clinic visual acuity test and was 89% repeatable; these results genuinely stand us apart from the rest of the market."