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This free medical app provides training and assessment to help individuals compensate for partial visual loss. It offers self-adapting reading and exploration exercises that adjust in difficulty as you learn. You can also choose to share your progress data confidentially with healthcare professionals.
✓Compensate for partial visual loss
✓Self-adapting reading training
✓Exploration training exercises
✓Regular assessments
✓Optional data sharing with clinicians
✓Home-based, unsupervised training
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What's New in DREX
2.1.0
October 8, 2020
We've improved the login process, so you can now easily recover your username and password.
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What is DREX?
DREX is the Durham Reading and Exploration training app. It is designed to help users compensate for partial visual loss through regular, self-paced training and assessment exercises.
Is DREX free to use?
Yes, DREX is available for download and use completely free of charge. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with accessing its training and assessment features.
What kind of training does DREX offer?
DREX offers two main types of training: reading training, where you identify real words versus non-words, and exploration training, where you find a target that differs from others by size, shape, or color.
Can I share my DREX progress with my doctor?
Yes, DREX allows you to optionally share your training and assessment data confidentially with your doctor, occupational therapist, or clinician. This helps them track your progress and suggest further strategies.
What devices does DREX support?
DREX is currently supported on iPads. Information regarding availability on other devices like iPhones or Android tablets is not specified in the provided data.
How often is DREX updated?
The latest version of DREX, 2.1.0, was released on October 8, 2020. While specific update frequency is not detailed, this indicates it has received updates since its initial release in 2015.
What is the age rating for DREX?
DREX has an age rating of 12+. This suggests it is suitable for users aged 12 and older, considering the nature of its cognitive and visual training exercises.
Does DREX have ads?
No, DREX does not contain advertisements. As a free application developed by the University of Durham, it focuses on providing its training and assessment features without interruption from ads.
