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Soliddd introduces smart glasses to enable vision for people with macular degeneration
Caption: Soliddd's SolidddVision glasses allow people with macular degeneration to see the full normal visual field with good acuity by: (1) using two forward-facing video cameras to capture the world; (2) two inward-facing video cameras simultaneously map the inside of the eye for accurate
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Soliddd Introduces its SolidddVision Smartglasses Technology at CES 2025
Soliddd's invention is over a decade in the making, leveraging its extensive know-how in 3D technology, portfolio of 15 U.S. and additional foreign patents (plus more pending) and proprietary optics and software including computer vision AI technology. SolidddVision smartglasses use unique optics
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Soliddd introduces SolidddVision smartglasses at CES 2025, offering a groundbreaking solution for people with macular degeneration. The AI-powered technology restores vision by projecting multiple images onto undamaged areas of the retina.

Soliddd Corp., a New York City-based optical and vision technology company, is set to unveil its groundbreaking SolidddVision smartglasses at CES 2025. This innovative technology aims to restore vision for millions of people worldwide suffering from macular degeneration and other low vision disorders
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.Macular degeneration is an eye disease that significantly impairs central vision while leaving peripheral vision intact. It primarily affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. This condition makes it challenging for individuals to perform tasks requiring clear sight, such as reading, recognizing faces, or seeing fine details
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.SolidddVision smartglasses address this issue by using unique and proprietary lens arrays, resembling a fly's eye, to project multiple separate images to undamaged areas of the retina. This innovative approach allows the brain to naturally construct a 3D image (stereopsis) and a single full-field image with good acuity, effectively restoring normal, in-focus sight
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.The SolidddVision smartglasses incorporate several cutting-edge technologies:
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.The effectiveness of SolidddVision has been supported by numerous board-certified ophthalmologists, retinologists, and optometrists. Dr. Georgia Crozier, Director of the Moore Eye Institute Vision Rehabilitation Center, observed positive responses from patients with various ocular conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and stroke
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.A 30-person clinical study conducted by Soliddd and reviewed by scientists at New York's Lighthouse Guild showed encouraging results, with many participants experiencing a 50% or more improvement in reading ability
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Alpha testers of SolidddVision have reported life-changing experiences. Judy Scheck, who was nearly blind, could clearly see a picture and read text when using the device. Another tester, Megan Lisenby, who had lived with central cone dystrophy for almost 30 years, experienced the disappearance of her central vision "smudge" when using the technology
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.SolidddVision smartglasses target a significant market, with over 20 million Americans and approximately 200 million people worldwide living with vision loss due to macular degeneration. This market is projected to grow in the coming years
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.Soliddd has received numerous awards for its innovative technology, including the MassChallenge Alumni 1st Place 2024, HITLAB Breakthrough Challenge (December 2023), and Unicorn Cup World 1st Place 2023. The company has also earned a Consumer Technology Association Eureka Park Accessibility Award and a Techlicious Editor's Choice CES 2025 winner
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.To date, Soliddd has raised $1.5 million in funding from various investors, including Beresford Ventures, Peaksjah OU, Global Capital Group, and JMB Macro, among others
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.As Soliddd prepares for clinical trials and market introduction in 2025, the SolidddVision smartglasses represent a significant advancement in vision restoration technology, offering hope to millions affected by macular degeneration and other low vision disorders.
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