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Enabling Clinical-Grade Vision Testing in Virtual Reality
Advancing Vision Care Through Virtual Reality
- Mechanical design & engineering
- 3D scanning & reverse engineering
- Prototyping
- Design for manufacturing
- Short-run production
- Long-term hardware support
Virtual Vision is redefining how vision exams are performed by bringing advanced diagnostics into virtual reality environments.
Their platform enables doctors and vision specialists to conduct sophisticated vision testing using VR headsets, offering new levels of flexibility, precision, and accessibility in clinical settings.
Because Virtual Vision works directly with healthcare providers, their technology must meet strict requirements. The platform is HIPAA-verified, aligned with ADA accessibility standards, and compatible with DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) workflows.
This environment demands not only innovation, but absolute reliability.
To support their clinical workflows, Virtual Vision needed a way to integrate trial lenses into VR headsets, without relying on patients’ personal glasses and without compromising comfort, accuracy, or usability.
“Healthcare innovation must work flawlessly in the real world, not just in theory.”
Solving a Practical Problem in a High-Tech System
Traditional vision exams rely heavily on trial lenses to evaluate refractive changes and visual response. In VR-based exams, this becomes a challenge. Many VR headsets do not have sufficient internal space to accommodate eyeglasses. Patients may forget their glasses, and clinicians often need to test multiple lens configurations during a single session.
Virtual Vision approached LA New Product Development Team with a clear need: trial lens holders that could be securely mounted inside or onto VR headsets, allowing doctors to quickly insert one or two trial lenses during exams.
The solution had to be:
- Compatible with multiple VR headset models
- Comfortable and unobtrusive for patients
- Easy and fast for clinicians to use
- Secure enough for repeated clinical use
- Reliable for long-term deployment
“Clinical tools must disappear into the experience while delivering precision.”
Designing for Accuracy Starts With 3D Scanning
Each VR headset model has unique geometry, tolerances, and internal constraints. To achieve a precise fit, LA NPDT used high-resolution 3D scanning to capture the exact dimensions of each headset platform.
This scanning process allowed us to design lens holders that fit snugly, align correctly with the user’s eyes, and avoid pressure points or interference with headset electronics and optics.
Every new headset configuration began with this same process, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and repeatability across designs.
“Precision begins with understanding the real geometry, not assumptions.”
From Concept to Clinically Reliable Hardware
Based on scan data, our team designed multiple trial lens holder configurations, each tailored to specific VR headsets used by Virtual Vision. Designs were optimized for ergonomics, minimal visual obstruction, and ease of lens insertion and removal.
We produced functional prototypes using 3D printing, tested them in real clinical workflows, and iterated based on feedback from doctors and the Virtual Vision team.
This ensured the holders were intuitive, durable, and comfortable for patients. Once validated, the designs were prepared for manufacturing.
“Good medical hardware feels invisible to the patient and effortless to the clinician.”
Manufacturing, Short-Run Production, and Ongoing Supply
In addition to design and engineering, LA NPDT provides short-run manufacturing and supply services for Virtual Vision. We produce batches of trial lens holders on demand, package them, and prepare them for shipment directly to the client. This turnkey approach allows Virtual Vision to focus on their software platform and clinical partnerships, while relying on LA NPDT as a trusted hardware partner. Our collaboration has continued for several years, resulting in the development of multiple hardware products across different VR platforms.
“A trusted partner reduces risk in regulated environments.”
A Long-Term Strategic Partnership
Virtual Vision needed more than a vendor. They needed a partner capable of navigating regulated healthcare requirements, maintaining consistent quality, and responding quickly as hardware platforms evolved.
LA NPDT became that partner, providing design, development, validation, and production support as Virtual Vision expanded its offerings. This relationship highlights our ability to support SaaS, healthcare, and high-tech companies with reliable, long-term product development and manufacturing services.
This project exemplifies how human-centered engineering can have a meaningful impact on everyday life.
“Versatility and trust are what turn suppliers into partners.”
Services Provided for Virtual Vision
- 01
Product Strategy & Hardware Architecture
Defined how trial lens systems integrate into VR-based vision exams while meeting clinical requirements. - 02
3D Scanning & Reverse Engineering
Captured accurate headset geometry to ensure precise fit and alignment. - 03
Mechanical Design & Engineering
Designed ergonomic, unobtrusive trial lens holders compatible with multiple VR platforms. - 04
Prototyping & Validation
Produced and tested functional prototypes in real clinical workflows. - 05
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Prepared designs for repeatable, cost-effective production. - 06
Short-Run Manufacturing & Supply
Produced and delivered hardware batches on an as-needed basis. - 07
Ongoing Product Development Support
Continued development of new variants as headset platforms evolved. - 08
IMPACT , Making VR-Based Vision Testing Clinically Practical
By enabling the use of trial lenses inside VR headsets, this project removed a major barrier to clinical adoption of virtual vision testing. Doctors can now conduct more flexible, accurate exams without relying on patient eyewear.
For Virtual Vision, the collaboration resulted in reliable, deployable hardware that complements their software platform and meets the expectations of healthcare providers.
This project demonstrates how thoughtful mechanical design and long-term partnership can accelerate innovation in regulated, high-stakes industries.
“When hardware enables software, innovation scales faster.”
Customer testimonial
“This company is awesome. I run a medical device company and we required a number of accessories to be designed and built for our medical device. They delivered a polished design and printed the accessories on time using high-quality materials. I continue to work with them for all of our material needs.”
Matteo Ziff, Founder, Virtual Vision
A Trusted Design and Prototyping Partner
Customer testimonial
Virtual Vision is one of several long-term partnerships where LA New Product Development Team serves as a trusted product and manufacturing partner for healthcare, SaaS, and high-tech companies.
Contact LA New Product Development Team to discuss your project and explore how we can support your product from concept through long-term production.
If your company needs reliable hardware development, prototyping, and short-run production, especially in regulated environments, we’re ready to help.