AOS - Advanced Ophthalmic Systems

Why are dry-eye symptoms so easy to miss?

Because they don’t always stay the same.

Symptoms can change throughout the day and may be influenced by screen time, environment, contact lens wear, sleep and other factors.

That means a single snapshot in the consulting room may not always tell the full story.

Ongoing patient monitoring can help build a clearer picture of how symptoms change over time — giving clinicians more context to support treatment decisions and follow-up care.

Better visibility between appointments can lead to better-informed care.

What does SaMD actually mean?

SaMD stands for Software as a Medical Device.

What separates SaMD from a general wellness app is primarily its intended purpose. SaMD may, for example, analyse medical images or patient data, monitor changes in a medical condition; or provide information that supports diagnosis, treatment or clinical management.

In eye care, SaMD can help clinicians track and compare changes over time, providing a clearer picture of how a patient’s condition is progressing.

Technology should support clinical expertise, not replace it.

🌐 Unlock the Power of AOS APIs

Our innovations are now available as APIs — designed to integrate seamlessly into existing software and hardware solutions.

What this means for our partners:
✅ Faster integration
✅ Scalable digital tools
✅ More value for your customers

What this means for patients:
💡 Better experiences
💡 Smoother journeys
💡 Improved care

May is Healthy Vision Month — a reminder that eye health is about more than just sight tests.

With increasing screen time and rising rates of dry eye symptoms, patients are looking for more proactive and connected care experiences.

From remote monitoring to digital patient engagement, technology has an important role to play in supporting:

✔ Earlier intervention
✔ Better treatment adherence
✔ Ongoing patient communication

At AOS, we’re excited by the growing opportunity for digital tools to help practices deliver smarter, more connected eye care.

Courtesy: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health (NEI/NIH)

Dry eye management shouldn’t stop when the patient leaves the practice.

For many patients, symptoms fluctuate daily — influenced by screen time, environment, and contact lens wear. Yet follow-up is often limited to occasional in-store visits.

👉 This is where remote patient monitoring can change the game:

- Ongoing symptom tracking
- Better treatment adherence
- Earlier intervention when things worsen

The result? More engaged patients — and better clinical outcomes.

At AOS, we’re exploring how digital tools can support continuous care beyond the clinic, helping optical providers stay connected to their patients in a meaningful way.

The shift to hybrid eye care is happening.

Patients increasingly expect:
✔ Convenience
✔ Digital touchpoints
✔ Ongoing support between visits

In areas like dry eye and contact lens aftercare, this opens the door to a more effective model:

🏥 In-practice assessment
📱 Remote follow-up & monitoring
💬 Continuous patient engagement

The practices that win will be those that combine clinical excellence with digital accessibility.

At AOS, we’re building solutions that help providers bridge that gap — creating seamless experiences from first visit to long-term care.