Akoya Medical Eyewear was developed using insights from published research on procedural anxiety, visual exposure, and patient comfort. We are actively seeking partnerships with healthcare providers and researchers to further evaluate patient experiences and clinical applications. If your organization is interested in participating in research, pilot programs, or product evaluations, please contact us.
The chart below shows the percentage of patients rating their experience from 1 (very difficult) to 5 (very easy), based on 45 completed questionnaires out of 50 patients.
| Category | Satisfaction Rate |
|---|---|
| Ease of Use | 96% |
| Reliability | 98% |
| Comfort | 96% |
| Recommendation | 96% |
| Anxiety Relief | 88% |
“I couldn’t have done the procedure without them!”
“I passed out during a previous biopsy but didnt this time.”
The design of Akoya Medical Eyewear is informed by published research examining patient anxiety, visual exposure to medical procedures, fear responses, vasovagal reactions, and distraction-based interventions.
Research has shown that patients who are instructed to look at a needle during a medical procedure report higher levels of fear than patients who look away, even when pain levels are similar.
Mithal P, Simmons P, Cornelissen T, et al. To look or not to look during vaccination: A pilot randomized trial. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2018;2(1):1-8.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8730672/Studies have demonstrated that visual distraction techniques can help reduce anxiety and fear during invasive medical procedures by directing a patient's attention away from the procedural field.
Kilic A, Brown A, Aras I, et al. Using Virtual Technology for Fear of Medical Procedures: A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Interventions. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2021;55(11):1062-1079.
https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kaab016Multiple studies have reported reductions in procedural anxiety when immersive visual environments are used to limit exposure to medical stimuli.
Eijlers R, Utens EMWJ, Staals LM, et al. The Effects of Virtual Reality on Procedural Pain and Anxiety in Pediatrics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Frontiers in Psychology. 2019.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02352Vasovagal reactions, including dizziness, nausea, and fainting, are recognized complications during certain medical procedures. Published reviews have identified anxiety and procedural stress as important contributing factors.
Malave M, Brian B, Vrooman B. Vasovagal Reactions during Interventional Pain Management Procedures—A Review of Pathophysiology, Incidence, Risk Factors, Prevention, and Management. Medical Sciences. 2022;10(3):39.
https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci10030039Akoya Medical Eyewear was developed around a simple concept:
If visual exposure to medical procedures can contribute to fear and anxiety, selectively limiting the patient's view of the procedural field may improve comfort while preserving communication with clinical staff.
The device was designed to block the lower field of vision while maintaining an unobstructed upper field of view, allowing patients to remain visually connected with caregivers and their surroundings.
Akoya Medical Eyewear is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. The studies referenced above evaluate visual exposure, distraction techniques, procedural anxiety, and vasovagal responses generally. Additional clinical research may be required to evaluate the specific effects of Akoya Medical Eyewear in individual medical settings.