Design and Evaluation of a VR-Enabled Visual Acuity Testing Platform

Authors

  • Alaa Bafail, Leen Bafaqeeh, Shuruq Almalke, Hasna Alsulami

Keywords:

Virtual reality (VR), Visual acuity assessment, Digital vision testing, usability evaluation, Immersive healthcare systems

Abstract

Traditional visual acuity assessments depend on printed charts, which are sensitive to lighting conditions, viewing distance, limited patient engagement, and environmental inconsistencies. With recent advances in Virtual Reality (VR), new opportunities have emerged to transform vision assessment through immersive, controlled, and patient-friendly experiences, thereby overcoming these limitations. This paper presents EyeSee, a digital vision testing system that leverages VR and a web-based platform to deliver standardized visual acuity assessments in an immersive six-meter simulated environment, aiming to improve visual acuity testing and patient experiences compared to traditional methods. User Evaluation revealed strong acceptance of the system, with 97.6% user comfort, 92% overall satisfaction, and 99.2% agreeing that VR reduces testing time and creates an interactive experience. 

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Alaa Bafail, Leen Bafaqeeh, Shuruq Almalke, Hasna Alsulami. 2026. “Design and Evaluation of a VR-Enabled Visual Acuity Testing Platform”. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, April, 30-42. https://www.metall-mater-eng.com/index.php/home/article/view/1961.

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 2 (2026)

Section

Research

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