Experience vision loss firsthand with realistic simulations of 12 eye conditions. Use your iPhone camera to see the world through the eyes of someone with conditions like glaucoma or macular degeneration, with adjustable severity. Foster empathy and understanding for vision impairment.
1.4.0
August 17, 2026
Version 1.4.0 Rebuilt vision simulations Glaucoma has been rebuilt from the ground up. Early stages now show little or no change, reflecting how glaucoma usually goes unnoticed at first, and peripheral vision then fades gradually into a soft grey haze rather than cutting off at a hard edge. Macular Degeneration now renders its central blind spot as a uniform grey blur that darkens as severity rises, with the colour artefacts removed. Stargardt Disease is considerably stronger at higher severities, better reflecting the central vision loss the condition causes. Ocular Albinism now drives camera exposure directly, so bright scenes wash out the way they do for people with the condition. A clearer condition list Glaucoma is now a single condition rather than being split by subtype, and Albinism is named Ocular Albinism. Several narrow colour vision entries have been consolidated. Rod-Cone Dystrophy has been added back while we continue to refine it. Sharing Shared photos now keep the aspect ratio you framed, instead of being cropped to a square. The descriptive text and app link are now optional, so you can share just the image if you prefer. Where a condition involves symptoms the simulation does not yet render, such as difficulty seeing in low light, the shared text now says so. Landscape and navigation The app now works in landscape on iPhone. There is also a clear way back to the camera after choosing a photo from your library. Condition descriptions have been reviewed and updated across all supported languages.
MoreAs I See It offers simulations for 12 different eye conditions, including Retinitis Pigmentosa, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Achromatopsia. Each simulation aims for respectful accuracy in representing visual impairments.
The app uses your iPhone camera to show you how the world appears through the eyes of someone with a specific vision condition. You can adjust a severity slider to experience different stages of each condition in real-time.
Yes, As I See It is completely free to use. The app is designed to be accessible to everyone and does not have any ads or in-app purchases.
No, As I See It is ad-free. The app prioritizes user experience and privacy, ensuring no advertisements interfere with the simulations or data collection.
As I See It is available on iPhone and iPad devices. The app requires a camera to function and is designed for iOS platforms.
The latest version, 1.4.0, was released on August 17, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve simulations and features. The app was initially released on January 24, 2026.
Yes, As I See It is 100% private and accessible. All processing happens on your device, with no cloud uploads, tracking, or data collection.
Yes, you can capture photos and record video with the filters applied. This allows you to share the simulated vision loss to raise awareness about different eye conditions.
