Inclusive Virtual Reality: A Novel Myopia Enhancement Framework for Personalized Vision Improvement

Abstract

This research discusses virtual reality (VR) technology, focusing on its use by individuals with myopic eye conditions. Virtual reality has gained an audience worldwide, offering diverse experiences across education, health, and entertainment. Unfortunately, a critical flaw emerges: the lack of inclusivity for individuals with myopic eye conditions. This study aligns with existing literature that confirms the exclusion of visually impaired individuals from the advantages of VR technology. This study contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10, which aims at reducing inequalities within and among countries. The study proposes a VR-based vision enhancement system that contains features like magnification, edge detection, brightness, and contrast, tailored to individuals with myopia. Experiments are performed to explore the feasibility and usability of the proposed system. By integrating qualitative insights with the proposed interactive test, this research strives to pave the way for a more inclusive and accessible virtual reality landscape, especially for those with visual impairments.