Cerritos teen invents AI-powered device to help detect and treat crossed eyes
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By Denise Dador
Published on April 18, 2026.
Aaryan Balani, a 14-year-old eighth grader from Cerritos, has developed an artificial intelligence-powered wearable device, EYEVA, designed to help people with strabismus, or crossed eyes, by detecting eye drift in real time. The device uses a visor-style wearable that alerts users when their eyes begin to drift out of alignment. It uses a 3D-printed visor, small cameras, and artificial intelligence to detect when the eyes move apart, sending an alert. Balani's experience with AI began in seventh grade when he noticed street sweepers cleaning streets and used an AI system to detect street debris, which he adapted to his current version of the device. He is now working with doctors to explore clinical trials to determine if continued use of the technology could help patients correct crossed eyes over time.
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