TECNIS® Vision Simulator vs Eye Disease Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TECNIS® Vision Simulator
This app helps medical professionals educate patients about eye conditions and intraocular lens (IOL) options. It features a vision simulator to demonstrate the benefits of different lens types, aiding in patient understanding of vision correction.
- Patient education on eye conditions
- Overview of IOL types
- Vision simulator for lens benefits
- Country-specific content selection
- Information on medical devices
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The TECNIS Family of IOLs Vision Simulator is designed to assist physicians and their staff in educating patients about the common eye conditions that they may be experiencing, as well as an overview of the different type of IOLs available to address these conditions, and a vision simulator that helps illustrate the different performance benefits of each lens type. Content within this app is intended for residents of a particular country or region. The application will prompt you to select the available country that applies to your location on launch. It may contain information on medical devices and products that are not approved in other countries or regions.
Eye Disease Simulator
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Experience the world through different eyes with Vision Simulator. This innovative app uses your device's camera to simulate various eye conditions in real-time, providing a unique educational tool for understanding visual impairments. Key Features: Real-time simulation of multiple eye conditions Adjustable severity levels for each condition Easy-to-use interface for switching between conditions Educational information about each simulated condition Simulated conditions include: Cataracts Macular Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy Glaucoma Astigmatism Posterior Vitreous Detachment (Floaters) Fuchs' Dystrophy Visual Snow Negative Dysphotopsia Whether you're a medical student, healthcare professional, or simply curious about vision disorders, Vision Simulator offers an immersive and enlightening experience. Disclaimer: This app is designed for educational and awareness purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The simulations are approximations and may not accurately represent individual experiences of these conditions. For any medical concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Eye Disease Simulator at every 2 months against TECNIS® Vision Simulator's every 9 months. TECNIS® Vision Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TECNIS® Vision Simulator ships an update every 9 months, Eye Disease Simulator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TECNIS® Vision Simulator | Eye Disease Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. | My Call Bag LLC |
In-app purchases
TECNIS® Vision Simulator
No in-app purchases
Eye Disease Simulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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