[Osaka-Kansai Expo] Presented on the theme of the future of ophthalmic medicine.
—Visitors Show Strong Interest in a “Fun Treatment Experience” Through VR Amblyopia Training—
We participated in “ROHTO Healthcare DAY ~Feel Science & Passion~,” an event hosted by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., held at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. This event took place inside the “Osaka Healthcare Pavilion Nest for Reborn” (hereinafter, the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion), exhibited by Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, and the Expo 2025 Osaka Pavilion Promotion Committee.
Although the weather was unfortunately rainy on the day, many people visited us, and we were able to conclude the event successfully.
As part of future ophthalmic care, InnoJin took the stage to introduce a VR-based training program for pediatric amblyopia. We broadly shared the background of our initiative and its technical features.
During the event, more than 10 attendees had the opportunity to experience the VR amblyopia training program.
We received many positive comments from participants, such as “It feels like a game and seems fun,” “It seems easier to continue than using an eye patch,” and “It was good exercise,” showing strong interest in this new form of healthcare: a “fun treatment experience.”
Exhibit Details: VR-Based Pediatric Amblyopia Training Program (Not Yet Approved as a Medical Device)
As a new treatment approach for pediatric amblyopia (a condition in which vision in one eye does not develop sufficiently), we are developing a game-based training program that uses VR (virtual reality).
In the current mainstream treatment, “occlusion of the healthy eye,” an eye patch or similar device is placed over the better-seeing eye to intentionally encourage use of the amblyopic eye and promote visual development. However, this treatment can impose a significant psychological burden on children and requires continuous supervision by guardians, making it difficult to continue treatment.
To solve this issue, our newly developed program is designed so that children wear VR goggles and naturally use the amblyopic eye through games such as kendama and table tennis. This is expected to turn treatment into a “fun experience” and improve treatment adherence.
Future Outlook
We are currently working in collaboration with multiple medical institutions to advance clinical research and practical implementation.
Going forward, we aim to provide this as an amblyopia training program that can be carried out at home through medical institutions.
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