Version 3.8
Added: Compatibility with Apple's new iMacs with wide-screens.
Added: Interface sound preference has been added to the Display Options. Provides user feedback as an option.
Added: EyeMotion content is now downloaded in the background vs locking up the software while downloads were taking place.
Added: Single click on remote control allows you to go to your most recent played: Video, Slideshow, and EyeMotion Animation.
Improved: Media Center now supports any possible monitor resolution.
Improved: Media Center now supports portrait mode monitors better.
Improved: Media Center Draw options window now follows the "display" on which monitor rule set in the preferences.
Improved: Media Center Draw options window now has a title bar so that it can be dragged around the screen.
Improved: Media Center Draw colors have been adjusted to be closer to colors used by Ophthalmologists.
Improved: User can now open and close the draw options window with the letter O or single character button on the remote.
Improved: Mini Display no longer shows mirrored slideshows.
Improved: Slideshows that end will now go back to the Media Center slideshow list.
Improved: Auto update feature is more robust with slow internet connections and latency issues.
Improved: Media Center Images will now exit out of a non looped slideshow automatically.
Improved: Mac doc and Windows taskbar are now hidden when calibrating for the first time.
Improved: Added support for Danish Windows 7 OS for registration purposes.
Bug fix: Fixed a rare bug where the Media Center might not remember the images location.
Bug fix: Fixed a rare bug where the Media Center might not remember the videos location.
Bug fix: Color test when mirrored would crash after showing a few plates.
Bug fix: Media Center Images looping feature works now.
Bug fix: When running software in evaluation mode the software would stop responding if user clicked on the eval mode graphic.
Bug fix: The state of the control panel (on/off) is now remembered correctly after using the Media Center.
Bug fix: Looping videos works again correctly.
Version 3.7
Added: Preference to control the granularity cutoff for standard contrast charts
Added: Support for low vision va sizes including 20/1600, 20/1250, and 20/1000
Added: Support for sport vision va sizes including 20/6.3, and 20/8
Improved: When using the arrow key to move from one optotype size to a larger size, the algorithm will not draw a blank screen if the optotype is determined to be too large to fit on screen. Instead the maximum size is drawn again. Improved: Princess wand pointer has been cleaned up and is now more defined
Improved: The placement of pointers when in single line mode has been improved. The pointers now are directly under the optotypes.
Improved: New auto updater has been implemented with very robust features for dealing with internet congestion/interruption. The changes will allow the updater to try multiple times to download a given update, will not damage a current installation, and will give up gracefully and run a current installation until the user restarts the software again.
Improved: New manual updater will now support updating a version 2 acuity system to version 3 by simply running the new software on given computer with a previous installation. All preferences and registration information are retained in the process. (Mac Only)
Improved: DRM improvements have improved the efficiency, robustness, and intelligence of network scanning
Improved: Support for monitors rotated in portrait mode
Improved: Optotype margin sizing has been optimized
Improved: The Mac dock and Win taskbar will now show when appropriate in single/dual monitor situations
Improved: The software no longer draws the charts when the control panel is shown/hidden
Improved: The "evaluation mode" is more legible on larger monitors and now includes diamonds to help cover up useable space
Improved: Updated the help screen to reflect new charts and features. Help information has been sectioned off to provided focused help where needed.
Improved: Color test can now follow/ignore the general mirror settings. This allows patients to view the monitor without a mirror and see the color test correctly.
Improved: The registration window now has the key broken up into 5 sections for easy entry.
Improved: When changing your calibration, the optotype chart currently being shown will auto adjust to new calibration. Before one had to force a redraw of the chart.
Improved: Systems that are registered as a partner unit no longer need to have a trial engaged to run the EyeMotion content. Partner systems have full and unlimited access to Eyemotion.
Improved: Windows users will no longer be able to accidentally load more than one instance of the Acuity Software at a time. This will greatly minimize tech support on the Win platform.
Bug fix: Fixed an issue where going from a completed extra trial would prevent a purchased extra key from working.
Bug fix: Fixed a bug with the storing of contrast increment sizes for standard contrast charts
Bug fix: Fixed a rare instance where Bailey-Lovie characters were drawing 5x5 instead of 4x5
Bug fix: Red/Green Stereo would sometimes appear on the wrong monitor in dual monitor situations
Bug fix: Fixed an issue where blanking the screen in dual monitor situations would not blank the screen
Bug fix: Win taskbar was showing up in inappropriate situations
Bug fix: Fixed an issue with minimizing on a dual monitor setup with different monitor sizes. Charts would sometimes show up on the wrong monitor.
Bug fix: Fixed an issue with luminance not working on dual monitor setups
Bug fix: Fixed an issue with the "evaluation mode" not placing itself correctly after being minimized
Bug fix: Fixed an issue with Windows systems where the invisible Thumb files may show up in the Media Center.
Bug fix: Auto startup on Windows had a window opening instead of the acuity software.
Bug fix: Auto mirror of images now works correctly.
Bug fix: Observe mirror settings of color test now works correctly. Changed label of feature to Auto mirror to match video and images for consistency.
Bug fix: Patti Pics at smaller sizes did not center correctly when the R/G mode was engaged.
Bug fix: Fixed a rare bug that would cause the multi-line mode to draw a single line only.
Bug fix: Mini display and Patti Pics keys were reverting back to trial mode after purchase.
Bug fix: Key presses designed for controlling the charts would become active on a failed key registration.
Version 3.6
Added: Logging the startup and updating process which can be useful for tech support issues
Improved: Added more dialogs to guide user when new EyeMotion content is available for download
Improved: The Schober test now pulls its Red and Green values from the Worth Dot settings in the preferences
Regression bug fix: Fixed an issue with "Force Internet Update"
Regression bug fix: Fixed an issue with EyeMotion animations not auto updating when needed
Bug fix: Fixed an issue where the VA would disappear when crowding bars were engaged
Bug fix: Trial field in extras is no longer visible after a successful purchase
Bug fix: Minimize now works properly when the Mac doc is visible
Bug fix: Fixed and issue where the acuity system would throw an error if you clicked on the chart when the pointers were set to normal in the preferences. This bug was using a hack to prevent it from being visible when first starting the software and before visiting the preferences for the first time.
Bug fix: External optotypes were not supporting sets with only 4 available optotypes. 4 external optotypes is the new minimum number needed for the feature to work.
Bug fix: Contrast sensitivity preference settings were not loading properly which could cause the graduated contrast test not to draw properly.
Version 3.5
Added: MiniMonitor support for R/G chart w/graduated contrast
Improved: Pointers now resize based on line VA
Improved: R/G chart w/graduated contrast now graduates in reverse, to match the mirroring.
Improved: R/G chart w/graduated contrast has improved labeling of answers
Improved: Contrast and graduated contrast optotype charts now have full inversion support.
Improved: Slight speed improvement in R/G chart, Vernier test, Phoria test, and Maddox rod.
Improved: Adjusted preferences to be compatible with changes made to the R/G chart, Vernier test, Phoria test, and Maddox rod.
Improved: Updated the EyeMotion "BUY" link to match the EyeMotion server changes
Bugfix: Fixed a problem where in certain situations, buttons on the control panel might overlap.
Bugfix: Fixed a potential bug with the MiniMonitor displaying data.
Bugfix: Fixed a potential conflict between Contrast and Pointer features.
Bugfix: Fixed issues with the trial of Mini Display and Patti Pics
Version 3.4
Added: Von Graefe chart has been added. This chart only supports the letters optotype. This chart will only be useful when the polarization film has been finished. Shift V is the quick key for engaging this chart.
Added: Fixation guide (cross) to Amsler grid. This can be toggled on/off by hitting the select key on the remote.
Added: Different color schemes were added to the Amsler grid. They can be changed by using the right/left arrows on the remote.
Improved: Optimized the drawing routines for the mini display to be slightly faster for non-optotype charts
Improved: The Cross chart has been optimized for speed.
Improved: Added more support for the inverse black/white feature to more than 80% of the charts
Improved: R/B stereo now draws fixations vertically instead of diagonally. This will make it easier for patients to designate fixation points verbally.
Improved: Registration window will now accept dashes in the key if entered by the user.
Improved: Changes to mini display that make the VA more readable and prevent overlapping with optotypes
Improved: Amsler grid fix that now supports using a mini display that is larger than the chart display
Improved: Externals code now checks for correctly formatted external optotypes
Improved: External optotypes enhanced to prevent vertical duplication as does all other optotypes
Bug fix: Preferences colors have been fixed on Windows platform that made certain preferences hard to read
Bug fix: When using the diminishing contrast test and the answer key is shown, the answer key will now shrink the answers if they do not fit on the screen.
Bug fix: Mini display now supports external optotypes
Bug fix: Reduced the flashing that might be seen when the mini display refreshes
Bug fix: Fixed an issue with the clear button interfering with the mini display
Regression bug fix: Fixed an issue that prevented the R/B stereo animation from playing
Version 3.3: This update includes:
Added: ETDRS letters as fixation points in R/B stereo
Added: Animation added as a fixation point in the R/B stereo
Added: Vertical spacing options to Snellen Notation
Added: Horizontal spacing options to Snellen Notation
Added: Ability to use 5x5 letter optotypes while in Snellen notation
Added: Ability to minimize the mini display by pressing the right mouse button on the mini display. This is useful for users that want to run the mini display over an EMR app. They can now hide the mini display when they want to use other applications on the same computer. They can then maximize the mini display as they would any other application and the acuity system will take focus.
Improved: Mouse pointer will now hide more aggressively and stay out of the way
Improved: Allen pictures optotypes have been clean up significantly. They now have smooth edges like all the other optotypes.
Improved: If user disconnects the second monitor and runs the software the acuity system used to turn off the mini display feature. The mini display will now run again when the software is restarted and the second monitor is connected.
Improved: Minimized systems with display settings smaller than full screen will now uniconify back to user settings instead of forcing full screen mode.
Bug fix: Windows EyeMotion trial period does not work
Bug fix: Luminance and blanking does not turn off if the Media Center is engaged
Bug fix: When inverting black/white, crowding bars do not update
Bug fix: Fixed issue with the right mouse button not bringing up the control panel
Bug fix: The external optotype feature does not deal properly with non-image files in the same folder
Bug fix: When minimizing the acuity system with either blank on or luminance control engaged, the software did not properly hide the luminance layer
Bug fix: Spelling mistake prefs - graduation cutoff in description
Bug fix: When answer key for contrast test is shown and you view the prefs, you get an error
Bug fix: The acuity software does not properly deal with the issue of being behind a pay for internet service router
Bug fix: Optotypes have rough edges when on r/g chart and the r/g has been darkened for low vision testing
Version 3.2: This update includes:
Added: White optotpyes on black background with full range of capabilities
Added: Concentric circles and vertical lines to R/B stereo chart
Added: Added the ability to draw with color and line size options over EyeMotion, Video, and Images in the media center
Improved: Special pointers no longer attempt to draw outside of the acuity system. This will help low-end graphics cards in Windows systems from choking.
Improved: Stereo charts now switch slope on every redraw
Improved: User can now start the EyeMotion trial period from the Media Center with the remote control instead of having to return the Extras window
Improved: EyeMotion subscription feature gently reminds user then their trial or paid subscription is coming close to ending or has ended
Improved: Color Test can now be sized to match the standard 9 cm height via the preferences window
Improved: Display bezels (volume control, fast forward, rewind, and luminance setting) will now display on the monitor you have chosen for display settings in the display preferences
Improved: Make it so the user can tell if their EyeMotion license is a Primary or Secondary unit while in the Extras window.
Improved: The color test plates can now be sized in real-time via the up/down button on the remote control. You can also calibrate the plates to be a specific size (standard is 9 cm) via the preference window. This also affects the mini display.
Bug fix: Energy Settings button for OS X users no longer asks for the password twice to complete
Regression Bug Fix: Color plates now hold their adjusted size while in the test. They will go back to their calibrated size upon visiting the test from another chart.
Version 3.1
Added: Built in support for international support. When the software recognizes it is on an OS that is not English based, it will automatically send data to our server showing us important data that will allow us to add support for the given localization. This feature negates the need for the client to run the International Support application we designed that many of you have become familiar with. This mainly affects Windows based systems.
Added: Auto mirroring of video in mirrored environments is now possible. This can be turned on/off in the video preferences.
Added: Eyemotion multi-license technology is in place. Customers are required to have a router and all the acuity systems connected to this router for multi-licensed EyeMotion content to play. Single computer licenses do not need a router to work
Improved: Added fast forward and rewind to Eymotion and Video feature
Improved: Added pause/play to EyeMotion feature
Improved: Color test now mirrors when in mirrored mode
Improved: Registration screen now nicer looking when auto registering the acuity software
Bug fix: Fixed pointers not working when on a fresh start of the software
Bug fix: Extras licenses were not loading in between restart
Bug fix: Stereo dot aid should only show up on the mini display if it is connected (not on the main monitor)
Bug fix: Using meters in calibration caused acuity system not to load on restart
Buf fix: Fixed minor issues with auto updater feature
Bug fix: Software would always ask to run the Keyspan driver installation on Windows OS Spanish Edition
Version 3.0
Improved: Tip of pointers should be one optotype in height away from the line of optotypes
Improved: Update the silver remote to support pointers
Improved: Auto updating of 2.2 to 3.0 code has been implemented.
Improved: Make it so that R/B stereo is by default using the following settings: Odd man out is always on top. Make a pref that allows the doctor to change that to odd man out is in back.
Improved: Huvitz no longer shows a VA when on Von Graphe test and the "polarized" test with 3 lines
Improved: All silver progress bars have been set to float above all other windows. This will fix the issue of them sometimes hiding behind other windows.
Improved: Color charts plates have been updated to support 25 plates from 7 in version 2.2.
Improved: Huvitz integration is better than ever.
Improved: Media is now managed in one place called the Media Center. The Media Center provides all the patient education, videos, and images in one visually appealing and easy to use location. This new feature was designed to be completely compatible with the remote control.
Improved: Key registration is now more informative during the process. Dialogs in the window keep the installer informed during the procedure.
Improved: Allen pictures have been changed to a 5x5 matrix.
Improved: The lock/key system has been greatly improved. All characters will be uppercase, non alphanumeric characters are not allowed, no letter "O". This will improve the over the phone key requests and minimize errors.
Improved: Added support for all the charts in the mini display
Improved: EyeMotion content, Video and Images can now be displayed on the mini display or 2nd full sized desk monitor. This all controlled via a preference setting in the vidoe and images preferences. EM content piggy backs on the video setting.
Improved: Auto updater now supports the new 3.0 components.
Improved: Interface colors are more legible in saved sets.
Improved: You can now control the volume of the videos via the up/down green arrows on the remote.
Improved: You can now pause/resume videos via the select key on the remote.
Improved: Worth dot test can now be sized via the remote with the up/down arrow keys.
Improved: The fixation dot test can now be sized via the remote with the up/down arrow keys.
Improved: The fixation dot test can have the color change be controlled via the select key on the remote control.
Improved: Amsler Grid highly optimized. Grid now draws instantly and can have its inverse colors. Press the remote control amsler grid button to toggle the inversing of colors. This chart now automatically configures itself to the calibration screen settings.
Improved: Huvitz now masks.
Improved: Added a trial period for users to access EyeMotion Content.
Improved: Disparity chart has been renamed to Cross chart as it now does a number of new tests for both phoria and disparity using a new positional cross. The preferences now allow this chart to be even more configurable. The chart now provides the measurement of the test in diopters.
Improved: The red/blue stereo chart now shows its measurement in seconds of arc. It also has been adjusted to not have the butterflies touch to minimize monocular cues. The measurements can be adjusted with the left and right arrows with a minimum of 40 seconds of arc to a maximum of 800 seconds of arc (industry standards).
Improved: The option - A on startup feature now has a couple of new features that allow you to continue without doing anything to the current installation. You can also uninstall the current installation. This does not touch or affect the downloaded application installer. The feature now explains each option so you know exactly what you are getting.
Improved: Mini Display now shows animated charts
Improved: The help screen now reflects all changes to the software.
Improved: ETDRS optotypes have been updated to draw on newer computers with larger screens with cleaner edges than ever before.
Improved: The images button now will cycle through all the available pointers once we release an updated remote driver. More work is going to be done with
Improved: When internet updating the bundle is now updated as well as the data in the prefs folder.
pointers in the next beta release. The key to cycle is shift-P.
Improved: Coffee mug added to demonstrate size of mini display option.
Improved: Add counter for animation updater
Improved: Completed Huvitz chart implementation with polarized R/G chart.
Added: Stereo charts of butterflies in red/blue anaglyphs with randomized placement using return key.
Improved: Manual update now forces new installation brand onto current installation
Improved: Make it so that R/B stereo is by default using the following settings: Odd man out is always on top. Make a pref that allows the doctor to change that to odd man out is in back.
Improved: Improved maximum size on fixation dot to full screen when using the remote control.
Added: Ability to assign a quick key to minimize software (shift - M). This would allow user to do this via the remote control.
Added: R/B stereo preference has been added to support controlling odd shape showing up in front or back in relation to other two shapes.
Added: Preferences/Startup now has a new "Preset Energy Saver" button that will automatically configure and optimize the Mac OS X energy settings for you. Your OS password will be required to use this feature.
Added: Large pointer feature for adults and peds includes: large arrow, lightsaber, and princess wand. These fun and useful pointers really help keep younger children focused on the screen during an examination. Turn up the volume if you want to hear their included sound effects.
Added: You can now purchase Precision Vision Patti Pics Optotypes. Quick unlock feature allows you to replace the aging Allen Picture Optotype with the proven Precision Vision Patti Pics.
Added: Extras feature allows the acuity system to provide extra functionality to the core software via add-ons. The initial extras include: Eye Motion Patient Education, Precision Vision Patti Pics, and Mini Display.
Added: Eye Motion Patient Education. This product is fully integrated into the acuity system. No need for separate installation. It works with/without the internet. Having the internet available will allow the acuity system to keep the PE up-to-date with changes or new animations as they become available.
Added: Precision Vision Patti Pics are integrated with the acuity system. The Patti Pics are known throughout the world as the standard for pediatric optotypes. More information about these exciting optotypes can be found via this link: http://www.precision-vision.com/images/features/LEAvsPATTI.pdf
Added: When distributor is registering the software, ask them to enter in the PO number as well.
Added: Mini Display allows the doctor to see exactly what is on the screen mounted on the wall without having to turn to look at it. It also provides extra functionality. You can now truly use the color test, amsler grid, and stereo charts as they were designed to be used. These tests can be displayed on the mini display and placed in front of the patient for use. The mini display also allows the doctor place patient education, videos, and images on the small form factor LCD monitor for easy viewing.
Added: Code in mediacenter frontscript that will make the eyemotion folder if it does not exist.
Regression bug fix: Off-line extras registration bugs fixed.
Regression bug fix: Update other prefs to support changes to pointers
Regression bug fix: Change option - A to fix comment on repair. It no longer loses the user settings.
Regression bug fix: When Patti pics are disabled in 2020 brand, the patti pics button is still visible on control panel.
Regression bug fix: New mac sleep configuration button works now.
Regression bug fix: Blank on mini display now works.
Regression bug fix: When patti pics have been purchased, hitting K does not hilite the patti pics button in the control panel.
Regression bug fix: Eyemotion feature errors out when no internet connection is available and the EyeMotion content folder is empty.
Regression bug fix: User can no longer break software when downloading EyeMotion content from the internet.
Regression bug fix: Pointers are not supported properly on dual monitor systems.
Regression bug fix: Pointers now follow the optotypes when pointers are visible and user changes VA size in single line mode.
Regression bug fix: Pointers error out when going from lines with 5 optotypes to 4 optotypes or less.
Regression bug fix: EyeMotion content list may not show up under certain circumstances.
Regression bug fix: Pointers show cursor when changing VA sizes.
Bug fix: The R/G chart now shows crowding bars on both sides of the screen.
Bug fix: Bailey-Lovie notation and saved sets now work.
Bug fix: You can now go to Red Green chart from any other chart. This will display the last optotype used.
Bug fix: You can now do column mode in Red Green via the remote.
Bug fix: Make sure force update does not leave blanked out version text files in the bundle. They should have their previous values. At a minimum they should not have values greater than the prefs data folder version text files.
Bug fix: Force repairing a system that does not have any data in the prefs folder causes the acuity system to hang.
Bug fix: We need to clean up the Snellen optotype as there is a grey dotted background visible
Bug fix: Change option - A to fix comment on repair. It no longer loses the user settings.
Bug fix: Pointers needs to be turned off in media center.
Bug fix: color test does not show up on the mini display
Bug fix: When Patti pics are disabled in 2020 brand, the patti pics button is still visible on control panel.
Bug fix: Snellen and concentric circles error out in R/G when saved sets are engaged.
Bug fix: Patti Pics draw at incorrect location as they get larger in R/G chart.
Version 2.2 This update includes:
Improved: Calibration is now based on a 20/320 @ 10 feet optotype for improved sizing of optotypes accuracy.
Improved: Final measurement in step 3 of calibration is now in millimeters.
Improved: Landolt C's now support 45 degree angles.
Improved: Optotype drawing is much faster than ever for all platforms.
Improved: Tumbling E's generating code will no longer will create the same optotype next to each other.
Improved: There is a separate blank and luminance control.
Improved: Enhanced Huvitz CDR-3100 support.
Improved: Images feature now caches the slideshows instead of creating them every time they are run. This provides a very quick load time on slideshows.
Improved: Option to turn auto startup on/off in preferences
Added: Software is now compatible with export to EMR.
Added: Auto update system is now in place. The software will automatically keep itself up to date every time the software is run provided the hardware is connected to the internet.
Added: The software will automatically set itself up to auto boot when the computer first starts up.
Added: The software will automatically install and configure the Keyspan driver to the remote control selected in the preferences panel. You no longer need to download the driver separately.
Added: Auto key registration via the internet to speed and simplify setup.
Added: Coincidence chart (Polarized)
Added: Stereo chart (Polarized)
Added: Color blindness charts.
Added: We now fully support Practice Authority (Practice Management Software). Output your refraction results directly to Practice Authority.
Added: VAR scoring when logMar VA is being displayed.
Added: True multi-monitor support. This feature allows the doctor to use their computer for multiple uses. The monitor mounted on the wall will display the acuity system while the monitor on the desk can be used for EMR, e-mail, web browsing, and other uses.
Version 2.1
Added: Ability to adjust luminance as a percentage.
Added: Preferences now supports setting 3 different luminance levels.
Added: Preferences now allows setting the initial contrast level.
Added: Digital clock in control panel.
Added: Minimize feature in control panel for allowing quick access to other applications.
Added: Schober Test.
Improved: Contrast sensitivity now affects all display options: single char, single line, multi line, multi line same size, and single column. It also supports all optotypes.
Improved: Contrast sensitivity setting is toggled on/off via the remote contrast button, quick key T, or via the control panel. Contrast sensitivity setting is now persistent when switching display modes and optotypes.
Improved: Contrast sensitivity now allows you to set the level to level interval in the preferences.
Improved: Contrast sensitivity automatically increments the levels under 10% by 1% increments.
Improved: Slideshow loading is now faster.
Improved: Demo mode is now very user friendly. No more pop ups counting down. Evaluate the software at your leisure.
Improved: First time using single optotype has crowding bars off instead of on.
Improved: We removed the main menu window. The software now opens directly into a chart. A calibration button has been added to the control panel.
Improved: ETDRS charts have improved random capabilities that prevent optotypes from being replicated in the same place from line to line.
Improved: ETDRS charts now using standardized letters.
Improved: ETDRS charts now using standardized sizing.
Improved: Saved sets now take advantage of the word prevention & improved randomization technology.
Improved: Saved sets now support up to 3 different users.
Improved: Same sized multiple lines is now a quick key away (shift-U) and has been added to the control panel as well.
Improved: The VA is now displayed on the left & optionally on the right side of the screen. You can now have up to two different VA formats displayed at the same time. This is controlled via the Format option in the preferences.
Improved: Startup options now includes: single column and multi line same size as possible initial startup display options.
Improved: Select key on remote control will randomize optotypes.
Improved: Crowding bars are now turned on/off via shift-O. Use the crowding bar button the remote for the same effect. The optotype no longer changes when using this feature.
Improved: Exit videos and slideshows by pressing their keys on the remote.
Improved: Red/Green chart now supports single optotype display mode.
Improved: Concentric circles are now available in red/green chart.
Improved: Single column mode now supports saved sets. The first saved optotype of each line is used.
Improved: Asmler grid draw time has been improved 70%
Bug fix: The first time showing crowding bars now draws the crowding bars at the correct thickness.
Version 2.0
Added: Microsoft Vista compatibility has been added
Added: Support for the Huvitz CDR-3100 auto refraction system
Added: Disparity fixation chart added to the system with support for red/green glasses as well as future support for polarized lenses
Added: Bring your own optotype feature allows researchers to test out new optotypes and doctors to purchase external optotypes for use in our software. Quick key is the semi colon ";"
Added: Amsler grid
Improved: Improved spacing of buttons on control panel
Improved: the resolution auto-sensing has been improved and will now support monitor resolutions not supported as quick picks. The software will automatically match the resolution of any monitor on startup.
Improved: Multi-lines chart has been greatly enhanced. You can control how many lines are drawn on the screen and whether or not they are the same measurement.
Improved: Anti word technology has been improved to be more accurate
Improved: Contrast test now starts at 0% instead of 50%
Improved: Slide shows now mirror the images when appropriate
Improved: Removed the need for a red dot to signify measurement of a line of optotypes. The bottom line will always coincide with the measurement shown.
Improved: New numbers optotype replaces old numbers optotype
Improved: Astigmatic fan now mirrors
Improved: Saved set feature now lets you enter in up to 5 optotypes per line
Improved: Tumbling C optotype stroke has been improved
Improved: HOTV optotype has been improved
Improved: Saved set use is remembered when switching from chart to chart
Improved: Red/Green charts can now use the saved set feature
Improved: Red/Green chart can now use multiple lines as well as single lines
Improved: Preferences now have an option to start the software up with Saved Set feature engaged
Changed: Crowding bars are now toggled on/off with the "O" key
Changed: The keyboard "R" key now toggles the Random and Saved Set feature on/off. This allows a remote to toggle the feature as well.
Bug fix: ETDRS no longer will draw off the screen
Bug fix: Fixed the blanking feature on Windows not deactivating with a remote control
Version 1.2.5
Improved: Hide desktop setting in preferences has been deprecated and will now always hide the desktop
Improved: Software now automatically matches OS resolution
Improved: Room's up to 30 ft are now supported
Improved: Contrast sensitivity test now opens to 50%
Improved: New astigmatic fan now is completely configurable. The image quality is antialiased and razor sharp.
Added: Universal binary version allows software to run natively on intel based Macintosh computers.
Added: Letters optotype for children use
Added: Right clicking on white portion of screen will hide/show the control panel
Added: Support for any size monitor in the preferences screen
Bug fix: HOTV now works correctly with Bailey-Lovie
Version 1.2
Improved: Software will now work when returning from a screen saver. Make sure you have hide desktop turned off in the statup preferences. If your software resolution setting matches your monitor resolution, the desktop will still be hidden without this setting turned on.
Improved: Fixation dot can be sized larger and smaller (in the preferences) and fades smoothly from color to color
Improved: All optotypes have been redone to better support worldwide standards
Improved: Saved Set feature is remembered when switching back to snellen from other tests
Improved: The measurement size in the contrast sensitivity chart can be sized just like other charts
Improved: Word prevention technology when using letters in Snellen, Bailey-Lovie, and ETDRS is now in place
Improved: Measurement for all applicable charts can be totally hidden by sliding the value to 10 or less in the preferences
Improved: On startup of the first chart, the mouse is moved out of the way for remote control users
Improved: Optotype format engine has been redesigned to better support worldwide standards: Snellen, ETDRS, and Bailey-Lovie
Improved: Added 20/350, 20/250, and 20/150 sizes to Snellen and ETDRS charts
Added: Maddox rod
Added: Phoria test
Added: Vernier test
Changed: The sleep feature has been moved from F12 to F8 as to avoid conflicts with Apple's Dashboard technology (Mac OS X only)
Bug fix: Going from multi-lines to single lines will now correctly draw the measurement on first try
Bug fix: Multi-line in Bailey-Lovie format no longer draws optotypes off screen
Version 1.1.9
Improved: Interface is now even more logically designed
Improved: Red/Green chart now supports all optotypes
Improved: Worth dots can now have their size adjusted in the preferences window
Improved: Help screen now more logically designed
Improved: Concentric circles optotype has been improved
Improved: Circular astigmatism can now be sized and chart quality has been enhanced
Added: Quick key for clear (delete key)
Added: Children's shapes optotype
Added: Quick key for the preferences (F3)
Added: Quick key for optotype chart (F2)
Added: ETDRS spacing for all optotypes (was previously available only with letters)
Added: The system can now be put to sleep at the end of the day by pressing the F12 fuction key (Mac OS X only).
Version 1.1.8
Improved: Keyboard and remote control can (slideshow): pause, play, go forward, go backward, stop, start, and change picture folders all from the keyboard and/or remote control. (Users should download our current key map file for complete compatibility with this feature)
Improved: Keyboard and remote control can (video): pause, play, stop, and change video files all from the keyboard and/or remote control. (users should download our current key map file for complete compatibility with this feature)
Improved: The delete key and numeric keypad may now be used in step #2 of the calibration screen.
Improved: Brought the menu bar into the main screen vs the old floating menu bar (Windows & Linux).
Improved: Control panel dynamically places options based on screen size.
Improved: Registration key system has been updated. Older keys will not work with this & future releases. Please contact your distributor for an updated key. If you purchased the software directly, we will be happy to provide you with an updated key.
Added: Single Column chart (speed test) for all optotypes - Y hot key
Added: Linux (x86) version now available. Compatible with GNOME and KDE.
Added: Crowding bars feature for all single character optotypes. The preferences screen allows fine tuning the bars thickness, length, and clearance from the optotype. (alt/option - o) will toggle feature on/off.
Added: Simple 3D animations as fixation points for children for registered users. More are in development.
Added: HOTV chart. Works with all options including: single character (with or without crowding bars), single line, multi-line, and single column.
Added: Slide show feature to show ocular pathologies, product promotions, practice images, etc. Controllable from keyboard and remote control. Slide show may be run manually or timed. Includes exciting visual transitions to pump up your show. The preferences screen allows choosing the initial folder of images to play, timing options, transitions, and looping.
Added: Images of landscapes and planets.
Bug fix: Wording in step #2 of the calibration screen now accounts for meters as well as feet.
Bug fix: Slider in "Measurement size preference" was not visible in Windows.
Bug fix: Fixed a rare issue where the remote control or keyboard keys would stop controlling 2020.
Bug fix: Astigmatism chart will now mirror.
Version 1.1.7
Improved: New monitor resolution settings available
Improved: Video preferences now have options for showing wide screen videos proportionately correct if desired or may force full screen
Improved: Video preferences now can have sound turned on or off
Improved: Video can show or hide a controller
Improved: Cursor now hides when video is playing and control panel is hidden
Improved: It is now easier to upgrade 20/20 Vision from this point forward. This will simplify the third step in calibrating the software.
Improved: Key registration now cleans up extra spaces and carriage returns to simplify process
Added: New nature videos are available to registered users to supplement the video feature
Added: 6/6 notation for U.K. users with Snellen format added
Bug fix: Saved charts show up correctly
Version 1.1.6
Improved: New algorithms draw the number of optotypes per line based on screen space
Improved: Best quality mode on Windows OS is the default for razor sharp optotypes
Improved: Letters in red-green test are now symmetrical
Improved: Video feature can now be paused with the space bar and remote
Improved: Video now has a black background
Improved: Better error checking for deleted or moved video files
Improved: Minor interface tweaks
Added: Preferences option to control fixation dot changing color or solid
Bug fix: Blank screen will now stop video from playing
Version 1.1.5
Improved: The title at the top of the testing screen has been removed
Improved: The colors in the red green test can not be adjusted to better match your red green glasses
Improved: The optotypes on Windows can now be antialiased just like the Macintosh version. There is an option to toggle this feature on/off for slower systems
Improved: The video feature now has preference settings that allow you set a favorite video and loop options
Added: Numbers 2-9 are now available in the numbers optotype
Added: The software now locks itself to your system via a registered "key". This will enable users to download current versions and always stay updated
Added: The characters in the red green test are now live. They can be sized and changed just like the snellen tests
Bug fix: The worth dot test correctly centers itself based on the current screen size
Bug fix: When blanking the screen, the control panel will stay hidden if desired
Version 1.1.3 & 1.1.4
Improved: You can now elect to hide/show the desktop
Improved: Minor changes to the random generator for optotype selection
Added: The pictures optotype was brought back by request
Added: Mirroring of optotypes at start can now be set automatically at startup
Version 1.1.2
Improved: Preferences panel is now much easier to use
Improved: Image quality for Windows version is now better
Improved: Contrast test can now be controlled with arrow keys
Added: When in multi-line mode, you can switch screens at a time vs one line at a time
Added: A new symbol (two concentric circles) has been added for testing astigmatism. You can change its size by using the arrow keys
Bug fix: Circular Astigmatism test now centers on screen correctly
Version 1.1
Added: Preferences for setting size of measurement display, skip main menu on startup, select single letter, single line, or multi-line automatically, hide/show control panel on startup
Added: ETDRS (logMAR) spacing and correct letters to the letter test
Added: Shows metric as well as logMAR measurement
Added: Preferences now allow user to change size of screen
Added: Numbers optotype
Added: Ability to change screen size of 20/20 Vision to best meet the capabilities of newer computers
Improved: Circular Astigmatism test
Improved: Code has been optimized to be even faster
Improved: In calibration screen, now user can input data in meters or feet. Software does conversion from one to the other as well.
Improved: Video feature now supports more file formats than before when used with the latest version of Apple's QuickTime
Improved: Fixation dot now changes color every three seconds