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Tracking Retinal Health With Wearable Technology

The use of wearable devices for health monitoring has attracted significant interest from patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals because of their potential to usher in a new era of personalized, accessible, and convenient care. This article explores the use of wearable technology for monitoring retinal health, both through direct assessment of ocular parameters—such as visual field testing and imaging—and through systemic monitoring of surrogate markers of retinal health.

  • By

  • Raj Kundu, BS

  • Sharon Fekrat, MD, FASRS

  • January 1, 2026

  • 12 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Tracking Retinal Health With Wearable Technology

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionRetinal Health Monitoring
Key MechanismsWearable technology for ocular and systemic monitoring, including VR-based perimetry and AR headsets.
Target PopulationPatients with retinal diseases, particularly age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Care SettingHome and clinical settings.

Key Highlights

  • Wearable devices can monitor ocular parameters and systemic markers of retinal health.
  • VR-based perimetry offers advantages over conventional methods but faces technical challenges.
  • AR headsets like OcuLenz assist patients with central scotomas by optimizing remaining vision.
  • Wearable OCT devices aim to improve accessibility and comfort for retinal imaging.
  • Continuous glucose monitoring enhances management of diabetic retinopathy.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize wearable technology for real-time monitoring of retinal health.

Management

  • Incorporate AR and VR technologies in therapeutic interventions for retinal diseases.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Adopt continuous glucose monitoring for patients with diabetes to prevent diabetic retinopathy.

Risks

  • Be aware of limitations in VR-based perimetry, including technical standardization and user familiarity.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Individuals with retinal conditions, especially those with limited mobility.

Wearable devices can facilitate remote monitoring and improve patient engagement.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Encourage the use of wearable technology for ongoing retinal health assessments.
  • Integrate findings from wearable devices into clinical decision-making.

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Tracking Retinal Health With Wearable Technology

  • by Raj Kundu, BS, Sharon Fekrat, MD, FASRS

  • January 1, 2026

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