# NEI-VR: See What I See — Virtual Eye Disease Experience

> Virtual reality eye disease simulation and knowledge assessment tool. (iPhone/iPad app by National Eye Institute.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nei-vr-see-what-i-see/id1459676305 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [National Eye Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459676304)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 372 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-04-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nei-vr-see-what-i-see/id1459676305/reviews.md

## What is NEI?

As part of the federal government’s National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Eye Institute (NEI) is dedicated to sharing accurate eye health information, conducting and supporting innovative research, and training future leaders in the field of vision research.

Explore NEI’s virtual reality experience, See What I See, to check out what life might look like with common eye diseases — including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.

The app also features 4 quizzes to check your knowledge about age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy.

Disclaimer: The See What I See Virtual Reality Eye Disease Experience mobile application does not currently comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

## Key features

- Virtual reality eye disease simulation
- Explore AMD, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy
- Knowledge quizzes
- Accurate eye health information
- Vision research insights

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nei-vr-see-what-i-see/id1459676305/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So educational

*2020-08-15*

Really great app. I can finally understand more about my moms struggle with glaucoma!

## Frequently asked questions about NEI

### What eye diseases can I experience with NEI-VR?

NEI-VR allows you to explore what life might look like with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy through virtual reality simulations.

### Does NEI-VR have ads?

No, NEI-VR is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted educational experience.

### What is the age rating for NEI-VR?

NEI-VR is rated for users aged 12 and above, making it suitable for older children and adults.

### How often is NEI-VR updated?

The app was last updated on April 26, 2023, with version 1.6. Previous updates indicate regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### What devices does NEI-VR support?

NEI-VR is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### Can I test my knowledge with NEI-VR?

Yes, NEI-VR includes four quizzes to test your understanding of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy.

### What is the user sentiment for NEI-VR?

NEI-VR has received positive feedback, holding a high rating of 4.9 stars from 12 user ratings.

### Is NEI-VR accessible?

The developers have stated that the NEI-VR mobile application does not currently comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2023-04-26

Bug fixes.

### 1.5 — 2022-06-21

Bug fixes.

### 1.4 — 2021-08-05

Bug fixes and general performance enhancements.

### 1.3 — 2021-02-05

Bug fixes and general performance enhancements.

### 1.2 — 2020-08-07

We updated the See What I See virtual reality (VR) experience to include the following: 
•	New eye diseases: We've added overlays for diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, created with input from eye disease experts. 
•	New scenes: We've added 2 new scenes — an office and a car — to give you a wider range of everyday experiences to explore.
•	Improved UI: We've streamlined the layout of the app so you can easily navigate from screen to screen with the new diseases and scenes.
•	Slider feature: We've added a slider that allows you to preview what the scene will look like with normal vision or with an eye disease before you enter the VR experience. 
•	Sharing feature: We've added an option to share a link with friends, family, and colleagues so they can download the app.
•	Learn more feature: We've added an option to navigate to the National Eye Institute (NEI) website from the app so you can learn more about eye diseases and eye health.

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