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Visionology Acquires Exclusive Worldwide License to SPARCS Contrast Sensitivity Testing Technology
Patented Software to Aid in Identifying Eye Disease and Remotely Monitoring Eye Health NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visionology, a
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[{"type":"text","content":"Patented Software to Aid in Identifying Eye Disease and Remotely Monitoring Eye Health\nNASHVILLE, Tenn., June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visionology, a subsidiary of Harrow Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: HROW), an ophthalmic-focused healthcare company, today announced that it had acquired a worldwide exclusive license from Spaeth/Richman Contrast Sensitivity Center (SPARCS) to make its SPARCS technology available on Visionology’s direct-to-consumer eyecare platform, Visionology.com. The SPARCS technology is a patented internet-based contrast sensitivity measurement tool that has been cited in more than two dozen peer-reviewed ophthalmic journals and poster presentations and is a practical and simple way to help identify eye disease and changes in eye disease, allowing for patients to self-monitor their vision at home and alert their local doctor when a visit may be needed. The SPARCS technology was developed by world-renowned ophthalmologists George L. Spaeth, MD, director emeritus of the glaucoma service at Wills Eye Hospital, and Jesse Richman, MD, as well as Eric Spaeth. Under the terms of the agreement, Visionology will exclusively make SPARCS available on its eyecare platform, allowing people to test themselves anywhere for free or to be monitored by Visionology eyecare professionals, which may be reimbursable under remote physiologic monitoring insurance benefits associated with chronic care disease management. As eye disease is suspected or a monitored patient shows signs of deteriorating vision, Visionology will work with local ophthalmologists and optometrists to make referrals and set appointments through the Visionology white glove appointment service. In addition, local eyecare professionals will be able to integrate the SPARCS technology into their practices, giving patients instructions for self-testing using Visionology’s proprietary Eyecare-as-a-Service™ tools, allowing for remote monitoring and enhanced personal care with fewer in-person visits. In commenting on the partnership, Drew Livingston, Chief Executive Officer of Visionology, said, “This worldwide and exclusive agreement will further expand the services we offer, and we believe the addition of SPARCS to our platform will help with early detection of vision changes as well as assisting in diagnosing otherwise undiagnosed eyecare conditions. We are very excited...