Nowadays, according to the data provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 285 million people are suffering from visual impairments, of which 39 million are fully blind and the numbers are increasing every day. According to healthcare studies in this area, if you lose a sense others became stronger thanks to the ability of the brain to rewire and improve sensors paths for the affected area. Also, studies reveal that blind people use that brain area responsible for vision to improve other senses. In most common cases, they start to hear better and touch is perceived with greater precision. Right in from of our eyes, a modern mobile phone has exactly what it takes to become a great tool for helping people with eye problems. The large screen is impressive because it allows error driven scenarios, the audio quality is outstanding and the vibration engines are capable of very precise and diverse haptic feedback. The mobile technological trend in the last few years is based on the market growth of touchscreen devices. In 2012, 1.3 billion touch-screen display were shipped worldwide. By 2016, estimations show that this number will at least double, making these products accessible all around the globe for all social classes. The aim of our research is to gather information and review the most relevant existing touchscreen-based applications or concepts meant to help people with various kinds of vision problems. Together with nature's enhancement for audio-tactile senses and by transforming mobile phones and tablets into innovative assistive devices, people suffering from eye disorders can gain access to an entire new life being able to enjoy tailored education programs, new communication methods challenging jobs and better social integration.
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