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Proof of Usefulness Report

Clear Eye Test

Analysis completed on 3/18/2026

+91.44
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission addresses a valid, high-impact problem in optical care and targets a relevant, growing market. However, it is plagued by severe red flags. Claims such as 'most people have used my product' are statistically impossible and unverified. Essential metrics like active users are missing, and providing a generic numeric string for an email address raises legitimacy concerns. Without any demonstrable traction or technical specifications, the project's credibility is critically undermined.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+0
Technical Innovation+15
Evidence Of Traction-25
Market Timing Relevance+30
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+96.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+91

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Clear is the world's first digital optical prescription. Using algorithms and machine learning, Clear accurately calculates and simulates a patient’s optical prescription and 20/20 visual performance. Traditional eye tests are outdated and often described as inaccurate, lengthy and inconvenient. As a result, more than 50% of the population skip their annual eye test, resulting in an estimated $50 billion in missing revenue. Additionally, over 2 billion people in developing nations and underserved communities around the world, lack access to eyecare services, resulting in reduced quality of life, education and mental health issues. Here at Clear, we are building a one device, all digital platform, for prescription eyecare and eyewear. By digitizing the eye test process, Clear powers flexible omnichannel experiences. At the click of a button, our revolutionary software equips the vision industry with an efficient solution to deliver fast, accurate and high quality optical prescriptions, without the need for face-to-face contact. By 2050, half the world, 4.8 billion people will need glasses. Clear has the potential to revolutionise this $100 billion industry by putting easy, accessible, flexible eye care into the hands of those who need it.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline