Can your iPhone replace the eye chart? mayo clinic puts new app to the test
NCT ID NCT06431295
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will test a new iPhone app called FaceScan that uses LiDAR and voice recognition to measure visual acuity. Researchers at Mayo Clinic will compare the app's results to standard eye exams in 150 adult patients. The goal is to see if the app is accurate enough for home or clinic use, and to collect voice samples to improve the system.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- FaceScan digital visual acuity device (iPhone app)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a convenient, accurate way to check vision using a smartphone, making eye tests more accessible.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early validation study with only 150 participants. The app may not be as accurate as standard tests, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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