Take away the fear of needles
Needle Distraction is a virtual reality smartphone app. It's designed for doctors, pharmacists, and dentists who want to offer their patients a way to get an injection with less anxiety.
Clinics who have received the Needle Distraction kit
How it works
STEP ONE
Your patient sees the Needle Distraction poster in the waiting room
STEP TWO
They download the free app to their smartphone
STEP THREE
They select a calming virtual reality scene
STEP FOUR
Your patient asks at reception for the headset
STEP FIVE
They place their smartphone into headset
STEP SIX
They wear the headset before injection
STEP SEVEN
The VR scene plays while injection takes place
STEP EIGHT
The headset is handed back to reception once the procedure is complete
Incredible Scenes
Let your patients experience some of New Zealand's most amazing environments virtually with the Needle Distraction app
Remarkable Range, Otago
Mussel Point, Jackson Bay
Lake Paringa, Westland
Richard's Cave, Haast Beach
Waiho River, Franz Josef
Thunder Falls, Haast
"We are very pleased oVRcome approached us to pilot the Distraction app.
My patients feel relaxed and less anxious before and during some procedures like injections or minor surgeries.
This is a great example of how Virtual reality intersects with medicine and we are pleased to be the first clinic in New Zealand to embrace this technology in General Practice."
Dr Pleayo Tovaranonte
Doctors on Cashel, Christchurch
The oVRcome Headset
Once you're deep into the virtual world, you'll hardly notice that you're wearing our oVRcome VR Headset, even after a long session.
Comfortable and Lightweight
Adjustable ergonomic T-shaped strap to reduce 30% pressure around your eyes, no dizziness and fatigue while using.
Compatible with smartphones from 4.7" to 6.0"
Can be worn with glasses
Adjustable focal and pupil distance to give you the best immersive virtual reality experience. Can be used with any VR apps.
The foam lens cushioning hold the headset securely and stop light from seeping in. Clever ergonomics spread the headset weight evenly.