Reading desk technology
SRD Vision, LLC has agreed to acquire the Salzburg Reading Desk technology from its Austrian inventors. The Salzburg Reading Desk was invented by Prof Dr Grabner, Dr Dexl, Dr Wolbauer and Dr Schloegel in Salzburg, Austria in 2004. The motivation behind the invention was the desire to better quantify Reading Acuity, an important component of a patient’s visual quality of life.Â
Current techniques rely on paper charts, stop watches and measurement cords. The Salzburg Reading Desk (SRD) uses a high resolution monitor, stereophotogrammetry and software to help an eye care professional measure reading acuity, reading angle and true reading distance. Reading speed is used as a threshold. “By using a high resolution monitor, the SRD can also be adjusted for contrast and luminance,†said a company spokesman.
The SRD is not cleared for sale in the US by the FDA. The first regulatory priority is CE certification.
www.srdvision.com
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