To perform cycloplegic refraction, dilation drops are delivered to both eyes for each medication. The drops sting, kids hate them, and restraint is often used, causing distress. 

Guided by the findings of a year-long mixed methods case study into the anxiety of children during eye exams and subsequent collaborative design research methods, the proposed system allows optometrists to deliver dilation drops faster using syringes pre-loaded with a mixture of medications that twist-lock into the body, uses visual targets to get kids to open their eyes naturally by looking up, and eliminates the need to restrain kids.

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Ronal Infante is on a life mission to craft digital and physical human-centered experiences, push the boundaries of design, and advocate for diverse users.

He is graduating with honors and adding a M.S. in industrial design to his B.S. in bioengineering. Ronal specializes in producing functional digital and physical prototypes by leveraging advanced skills in web development, interaction design, physical computing, and digital fabrication. He has professional experience leading product design project lifecycles and a strong career interest in R&D for digital products, healthcare products, and consumer electronics.

He is a transdisciplinary designer and part-time educator, bridging interaction design, industrial design, and engineering. Often merging software and hardware, he creates experiences to make the world happier and healthier.

Ronal is actively seeking full time employment.