About
Carrot is a next-generation visual diagnostics platform formerly known as Virtual Field, offering VR-based visual field testing for modern eye care practices. The platform provides 18 clinically validated visual exams delivered through portable VR headsets, eliminating the need for bulky traditional perimetry equipment and dedicated testing rooms. At its core, Carrot combines hardware and software into a comprehensive diagnostic solution. The Insights module delivers detailed reports, progression tracking, and clinical trend analysis to support faster, more confident clinical decisions. The Connections feature enables seamless EMR integration and data interoperability, reducing manual data entry and streamlining patient record management. The Automations module helps clinics automate testing workflows to save staff time and increase throughput. Carrot is purpose-built for a wide range of practice types — from independent optometrists running solo clinics to enterprise health systems managing diagnostic care across dozens of locations. Role-specific value is delivered for doctors, technicians, administrators, and C-suite executives. Clinical evidence from peer-reviewed studies backs the platform's diagnostic validity, and dedicated human support, onboarding, and device protection plans are included. Key use cases include glaucoma monitoring, neuro-ophthalmology assessments, primary care vision screening, and multi-location workflow standardization. Carrot Pro, the flagship subscription tier, is used by practices looking to expand testing capabilities, improve patient comfort, and drive billable exam volume without adding staff or overhead.
Key Features
- 18 Clinically Validated Visual Exams: Delivers a comprehensive suite of peer-reviewed visual field tests via portable VR headsets, covering a wide range of diagnostic needs from glaucoma screening to neuro-ophthalmology.
- Clinical Insights & Progression Tracking: Generates detailed visual field reports and longitudinal progression analysis to help clinicians identify trends and make faster, evidence-based decisions.
- Seamless EMR Integration: Connects directly with electronic medical record systems for bi-directional data interoperability, reducing manual documentation and keeping patient records synchronized.
- Workflow Automation: Automates exam scheduling, patient flow, and testing workflows to reduce staff burden and maximize the number of billable diagnostic exams per day.
- Next-Gen Portable VR Diagnostic Devices: Purpose-built VR headsets replace large, expensive traditional perimeters, enabling testing anywhere in the clinic without dedicated rooms or additional infrastructure.
Use Cases
- Glaucoma screening and longitudinal progression monitoring in an ophthalmology practice without dedicated perimetry rooms.
- Standardizing visual field testing workflows and quality across multiple optometry clinic locations in a regional group practice.
- Running high-volume portable visual field exams in a primary care optometry setting to increase billable diagnostics without adding staff.
- Neuro-ophthalmology assessments requiring validated visual field data with easy integration into patient EMR records.
- Enterprise health systems centralizing diagnostic reporting and clinic performance analytics across dozens of eye care locations.
Pros
- Portable & Space-Efficient: VR-based testing eliminates the need for dedicated testing rooms, allowing practices to run more exams without expanding physical space or hiring extra staff.
- Clinically Validated: Backed by peer-reviewed clinical evidence, giving practitioners confidence in diagnostic accuracy and regulatory defensibility.
- Scalable Across Practice Sizes: Purpose-built tiers and role-specific features serve solo optometrists, multi-site groups, and large enterprise health systems equally well.
- Integrated Support & Onboarding: Includes human support, guided onboarding, and device protection plans, reducing implementation friction for clinical teams.
Cons
- Hardware Dependency: Requires Carrot's proprietary VR devices, which adds upfront hardware costs and potential supply or repair dependencies.
- Niche Market Focus: Exclusively tailored to optometry and ophthalmology, making it unsuitable for general medical or non-ophthalmic diagnostic use cases.
- Pricing Not Publicly Listed: Subscription costs are not transparently displayed on the website, requiring a demo or sales consultation to obtain pricing details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carrot and how does it differ from traditional visual field testing?
Carrot is a VR-based visual field testing platform that replaces traditional tabletop perimeters with portable VR headsets. It offers 18 clinically validated exams in a more compact, patient-friendly form factor, with built-in software for reporting, progression tracking, and EMR integration.
Is Carrot clinically validated?
Yes. Carrot's diagnostic platform is supported by peer-reviewed clinical studies validating its accuracy and reliability for ophthalmic visual field testing, making it appropriate for clinical decision-making in optometry and ophthalmology.
Does Carrot integrate with my existing EMR system?
Carrot's Connections module is designed for seamless EMR integration and data interoperability, allowing patient data and test results to flow between Carrot and your practice management or EHR system.
What practice types is Carrot designed for?
Carrot serves independent and small group optometry and ophthalmology practices, scaling multi-site clinics, and large enterprise health systems. Role-specific features are available for doctors, technicians, administrators, and C-suite executives.
What is included in the Carrot Pro subscription?
Carrot Pro includes access to all 18 visual field exams, the Insights reporting suite, EMR connections, workflow automations, next-gen diagnostic VR devices, human support, onboarding assistance, and device protection.
