Summary
A woman named Charlotte Sterling from Memphis, Tennessee, who lost her vision due to genetic eye diseases, has gained independence using AI-powered glasses. The glasses help her recognize everyday items, read descriptions, and understand her surroundings by using artificial intelligence.
Key Facts
- Charlotte Sterling began losing her vision at 17 due to Stargardt's disease.
- At 64, she is almost completely blind and can only see light and dark.
- She also has retinitis pigmentosa and glaucoma, which further impair her eyesight.
- Charlotte's daughter, actress Kat Conner Sterling, supports her alongside her husband.
- In January 2026, Charlotte started using Meta Skyler Gen 2 AI glasses.
- The glasses can identify items, read text, and describe environments, helping her regain some independence.
- Charlotte's story, shared by her daughter on TikTok, received over 1.2 million views.
- The glasses have an eight-hour battery life with a backup of 48 hours from a charging case.
