Heru announced the launch of dark adaptation, the newest modality added to its wearable health and wellness platform’s vision screening line-up. Dark adaptation measures the eye’s ability to adjust from light to dark environments. Impaired dark adaptation may be one of the earliest indicators of AMD, which is the leading cause of vision loss and accounts for 8.7% of visual impairment worldwide.[1] 

Compared to legacy devices, Heru said its dark adaptation exam is simple, noninvasive, and takes as little as 4.5 minutes for a rapid exam, or 20 minutes for an extended exam. Dark adaptation is billable to insurance with a national reimbursement average of $58.83 and is co-billable with visual fields, OCT, fundus imaging, and/or office visits. Dark adaptation has multiple supported ICD-10 codes and may generate additional practice revenue from auxiliary testing, plus nutraceutical and optical sales. 

“We are incredibly pleased to announce the release of dark adaptation further advancing our platform and delivering on our commitment to establish a comprehensive wearable AMD portfolio,” Mohamed Abou Shousha, MD, PhD, CEO, and founder of Heru, said in a company news release. “With this release, Heru can confidently say we are leading the way in vision and now AMD, transforming how clinicians are able to evaluate retinal function. With the introduction of each new vision exam, Heru’s proprietary technology continues to better serve patients by aiding in the detection of several sight-threatening conditions while creating unique revenue streams to support practice growth.”  

“Dark adaptation may enable physicians to monitor AMD progression more effectively at regular intervals and identify fast progressors. More frequent visits and proactive treatment should become the standard of care and may result in improved clinical outcomes and patient compliance,” said Gregory Caldwell, OD, FAAO, co-founder, Johnstown Family Vision. “Heru’s extensive suite of available testing modalities has filled a major gap in vision screening. I am excited to see what the company does next.” 

To learn more about Heru’s platform and available testing modalities visit seeheru.com.