Accompanying CorNeat Vision in the development of an artificial cornea without tissue donation and DotLumen in the development of artificial intelligence-based smart glasses to improve independence for the visually impaired
October 9, World Sight Day, is intended to raise awareness of the millions of people living with visual impairments around the world. Today, there are approximately 40 million blind people in the world, and their number is expected to reach 100 million by 2050. In Israel, approximately 500 people have eye diseases, and approximately 2,000 new cases of blindness are diagnosed each year.
Visual impairment is a life-changing condition that causes social isolation, impairs the ability to earn a living, and impairs the standard of living.
Science and technology companies like Dassault Systèmes are helping startups transform the world of ophthalmology in ways that were impossible a decade ago. In the past, treatments for blindness and serious eye diseases were limited by lack of funding, lengthy recovery times, and solutions that, even if effective, could not be scaled up to meet the scale of global demand. Today, the combination of science, technology, and creativity is breaking boundaries and opening up new possibilities for patients around the world.
Dassault Systèmes Open Innovation Lab – 3DEXPERIENCE Lab – Supports two groundbreaking projects that bring new hope to the field of ophthalmology. Through advanced digital applications, professional guidance, and expanding opportunities for collaboration, the lab helps inventors turn groundbreaking ideas into tangible solutions.
:CorNeat Vision Artificial cornea without the need for tissue donation
The solution developed by the company CorNeat Vision The Israeli company, called CorNeat KPro, is the first of its kind in the world that can permanently restore vision without the need for human or animal donor tissue. The Cornea Vision cornea is based on a unique synthetic material called EverMatrix™, which allows the implant to integrate into the living tissues of the eye and create a natural biological connection. With the support of 3DEXPERIENCE Lab, the Israeli startup is expanding international clinical trials, establishing manufacturing facilities and preparing for a global launch. In addition, the company uses Dassault Systèmes’ SOLIDWORKS applications for product design.
:DotLumen Smart glasses for those with visual impairments
Another innovative project supported by"Y" 3DEXPERIENCE Lab, he is DotLumen , develops AI-based smart glasses that help people with visual impairments move safely and independently. The system combines advanced computer vision, AI, and human-centered design, enabling users to move freely, improve their quality of life, and better integrate into society.
