Study shows high acceptance for at-home visual field testing with VR headset

Home-based visual field (VF) testing using a virtual reality (VR) headset is well accepted, comfortable, and easy to use, with minimal side effects, according to a study that suggests it may be a feasible option for remote glaucoma monitoring in the future.

In the study, 12 healthy participants, ranging in age from 30 to 68, used a commercially available stereoscopic VR headset equipped with the VisionOne platform and SORS (sequentially optimized reconstruction strategy) to perform VF tests in a non-clinical setting. Participants wore their own glasses during testing and were supervised.

The average comfort rating was 8.75 out of 10, with most users finding the device easy to operate. All participants expressed willingness to repeat the test at home, and 42% preferred clinician supervision. Only 3 participants reported minor, self-limited side effects such as mild eye strain and tearing.

Test duration averaged about 3 minutes and was perceived accurately by users. Eye-tracking data showed strong correlation with test reliability metrics, supporting its potential use as a quality control measure.

Reference
Lallouette A, Gillmann K. Patient Comfort, Acceptance, and Tolerability of Virtual Reality (VR) Headsets with Real-Time Eye Tracking for Remote Visual Field Testing. J Clin Med. 2025;14(9):3219. doi: 10.3390/jcm14093219. PMID: 40364248.