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Visio Care Kit

Eye Health Design

Visio Care Kit

Eye Health Design

Background

Vision loss in the United States

In the U.S., over 12 million people aged 40 and older suffer from vision impairment, including blindness. This number is expected to double by 2050 due to the aging population.

Around 93 million U.S. adults are at risk for serious vision loss, making it a significant public health issue.

According to the CDC, eye-related injuries and issues account for 1 million emergency department visits each year in the U.S.

Vision problems cost the U.S. over $139 billion annually in direct medical costs and loss of productivity (Prevent Blindness America).

user study

We explored the health ecosystem across environmental, economic, and social factors. Vision care is shaped by these forces. Understanding this helps guide our design focus.

Environmental

Infrastructure

Economic

Economy

Economic

Wealth

Economic

Employment

Social

Safety

Social

Education

Social

Connection

Environmental

Food

Environmental

Physical

Environment

Environmental

Economic

Social

Other chronic eye condition patients

Healthcare Professionals

post myopia surgery patient

Observing and evaluating eye drop usage.

To understand the Behaviors, Challenges, and Experiences

Problem Statement

Challenges in Application

Users face practical difficulties when applying eye drops. These include challenges in controlling the dosage, squeezing the bottle, and aiming accurately. These physical barriers make it hard for users to apply eye drops efficiently and comfortably.

Improper Usage

Many users do not follow proper hygiene practices when using or storing eye drops. This includes not washing hands, and not following the recommended steps for application, which may lead to an increased risk of infection.

Hard to manage Multiple eyedrops

Users struggle to manage different eye drops that require varied application frequencies. Juggling multiple medications adds complexity to their daily routines, leading to confusion and missed doses.

Low Adherence to Prescribed Treatments

A combination of factors, including the complexity of managing multiple medications and the challenges of applying eye drops, leads to low adherence. Many users fail to follow prescribed regimens consistently, which compromises the effectiveness of their treatment. This non-adherence leads to worsening health outcomes and higher healthcare costs, underscoring the need for improved education and support.