{"id":295760,"date":"2026-05-01T23:35:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T23:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/295760\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T23:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T23:35:10","slug":"abc7-spotlights-oxford-academy-eighth-graders-ai-tool-for-eye-alignment-condition-and-more-ocde-newsroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/295760\/","title":{"rendered":"ABC7 spotlights Oxford Academy eighth-grader\u2019s AI tool for eye alignment condition, and more \u2013 OCDE Newsroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\"OxfordOxford Academy eighth-grader Aaryan Balani explains how his AI-powered invention helps treat people with intermittent strabismus. (Courtesy of ABC7) <\/p>\n

An Oxford Academy eighth-grader is turning a personal challenge into a creative invention that could help millions of people better manage a common vision condition. <\/p>\n

Inspired by his own experience with intermittent strabismus<\/a>, also known as eye drift, Aaryan Balani has developed EYEVA.AI \u2014 an artificial intelligence-powered device designed to detect when a user\u2019s eyes begin to drift out of alignment and prompt them to self-correct in real time. <\/p>\n

ABC7 reported<\/a> that the prototype is made from a pair of 3D-printed goggles equipped with miniature cameras that tracks eye movement and delivers an audible alert when eye drift is detected \u2014 offering immediate feedback that could strengthen a user\u2019s ability to better control their vision.<\/p>\n

After four months of development and conducting a pilot study, Aaryan\u2019s invention has gained regional recognition. The EYEVA.AI earned second place in the Biomedical Engineering category for the junior division at the 71st annual Orange County Science and Engineering Fair<\/a>, along with the ALDM Young Investigator in Health Science Award and praise from industry experts.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople who have been working in this field for many, many years have said, yes, this is a viable product, and this works really well,\u201d Aaryan said. His high-tech goggles are also being considered for an additional honor at the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge<\/a> this September. <\/p>\n

Next, he hopes to connect with medical professionals to conduct clinical trials and explore whether the technology could serve as a long-term solution for individuals living with eye drift.<\/p>\n

Here are the other stories we\u2019ve been following this week: <\/p>\n

\"Loara<\/p>\n

Six Orange County educators, teaching kindergarten all the way through adult transition students, learned they were selected as the 2027 OC Teachers of the Year<\/a> through surprise visits from County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean, award sponsors and more. Reporters and camera crews from publications like the OC Register also joined in capturing the moments<\/a> of celebration at each school campus.<\/p>\n

\"Briseyda<\/p>\n

County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean reflected on the importance of resilience<\/a> and community support as keynote speaker at the Step Beyond Annual Breakfast, hosted by nonprofit afterschool community dance organization, The Wooden Floor.<\/p>\n

An inclusive sports day at Edison High School brought together students of all abilities<\/a> from Huntington Beach Union High School District and mentors from Westcliff University for a day of teamwork and connection through adaptive activities.<\/p>\n

Students at Fullerton\u2019s Orangethorpe Elementary School celebrated Earth Day<\/a> last week with \u201cOrca-Fest,\u201d a student-led event that featured activities focused on sustainability and environmental awareness.<\/p>\n

Recent data from the California Student Aid Commission has found that while there was a 9 percent increase in students submitting FAFSA applications statewide<\/a> this year, the number of high schoolers applying from mixed immigration status families dropped by about 8 percent.<\/p>\n

An Assembly bill that recently passed through the Education Committee would create a new education commissioner<\/a> to lead the California Department of Education instead of the elected state superintendent of public instruction, according to EdSource.<\/p>\n

This is the part where we encourage you to keep up with local education news stories by bookmarking\u00a0the OCDE Newsroom<\/a>,\u00a0subscribing for emailed updates<\/a>\u00a0and following us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0X (formerly Twitter)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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