The Science Behind Dark Adaptation
Dark adaptation is the process of the eyes adjusting to low levels of illumination. During dark adaptation, the sensitivity of the eye to light is increased. The two major components of dark adaptation are dilation of the pupil and photochemical alterations of the retina. Impaired dark adaptation speed indicates rod-mediated dysfunction.
Experience Breakthrough Technology
AdaptDx Pro, backed by 20 years of clinical research, was designed to make dark adaptation testing more accessible for eye care providers by eliminating the need for a darkroom.
The lightweight, portable headset is comprised of 172 custom parts with built-in artificial intelligence (AI). The advanced, precision eye-tracking technology automatically aligns with patient’s eyes and monitors fixation.
Step into the Light
AdaptDx Pro conforms easily to the clinic space and workflow by eliminating the need for a darkroom. The custom eyecups form a light-proof seal, creating a portable darkroom. It’s even possible to perform multiple tests at the same time with multiple devices.
Meet Theia™, the Onboard AI Technician
Powered by AI, Theia delivers a uniform experience, every time. With personalized coaching and adaptive feedback, Theia helps keep patients focused throughout the test. Theia is fluent in multiple languages including English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. The device can be operated in one language and set Theia to speak to the patient in another language.
Read Results with Ease
With an interactive LCD screen display, AdaptDx Pro provides simple instructions making it easy to start and monitor progress. The rapid test takes less than 6.5 minutes. Objective RDMA scores are clearly displayed on the screen at the conclusion of the test.
AdaptDx in Clinical Research
Relating retinal morphology and function in aging and early to intermediate age-related macular degeneration subjects
Sevilla MB, McGwin G, Lad EM, et al. Relating retinal morphology and function in aging and early to intermediate age-related macular degeneration subjects. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016;(165):65–77.
Visual function in older eyes in normal macular health: association with incident early age-related macular degeneration 3 years later
Owsley C, Clark ME, Huisingh CE, Curcio CA, McGwin G. Visual Function in Older Eyes in Normal Macular Health: Association with Incident Early Age-Related Macular Degeneration 3 Years Later. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2016;57(4):1782–1789.
Dark adaptation in relation to choroidal thickness in healthy young subjects: a cross-sectional, observational study
Munch IC, Altuntas C, Li XQ, Jackson GR, Klefter ON, Larsen M. Dark Adaptation in relation to choroidal thickness in healthy young subjects: a cross-sectional, observational study. BMC Ophthalmology. 2016;(16):105.
Delayed rod-mediated dark adaptation is a functional biomarker for incident early age-related macular degeneration
Owsley C, McGwin G, Clark ME, Jackson GR, et al. Delayed Rod-Mediated Dark Adaptation Is a Functional Biomarker for Incident Early Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Ophthalmology. 2016;123(2):344–351.
Diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of dark adaptometry for detection of age-related macular degeneration
Jackson GR, Scott IU, Kim IK, Quillen DA, Iannaccone A, Edwards JG. Diagnostic Sensitivity and Specificity of Dark Adaptometry for detection of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2014;(55):1427–1431.
Inner retinal visual dysfunction is a sensitive marker of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Jackson GR, Scott IU, Quillen DA, Walter LE, Gardner TW. Inner retinal visual dysfunction is a sensitive marker of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Br J Ophthalmol. 2011;(96):699–703.