New Smartglasses Use Insect Vision Tech To Restore Full 3D Visual Experience

SolidddVision smartglasses, developed by Soliddd Corp and unveiled at CES 2025, are set to revolutionize the treatment of macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. This innovative design is inspired by a fly’s eye combining virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies.

Macular degeneration affects nearly 19.8 million people over 40 in the U.S. alone, blurring central vision due to damage to the macula. SolidddVision addresses this by projecting multiple images onto healthy areas of the retina. Using lenses modeled after a fly’s eye, the glasses direct parallel rays of light to the retina’s undamaged peripheral edges, creating a complete visual image. This approach leverages the brain’s ability to process these inputs into a cohesive picture.

The glasses feature advanced 3D technology and computer vision AI to enhance areas of the visual field typically lost to patients. Equipped with outward- and inward-facing cameras, the glasses capture what the user sees while tracking their gaze, sending 100 views to the displays behind the lenses. Each display contains 49 lenses, with future versions expected to feature triple this number. This design mimics the brain’s natural visual processing, enabling stereopsis and creating an in-focus, 3D visual experience.

Clinical trials at New York’s Lighthouse Guild demonstrated the effectiveness of SolidddVision, with 50% of the 30 participants showing measurable improvements in reading abilities. Testimonials from trial participants highlight the glasses’ transformative impact, offering clearer vision and enhanced quality of life for those with retinal diseases.

The technology is poised for commercial release in 2025, pending additional patient testing. SolidddVision smartglasses are lightweight and designed for daily use, providing new hope for millions worldwide affected by vision loss due to macular degeneration.