Virtual mirror systems and methods for remotely training and/or supporting contact lens users

A system for assisting a user with contact lens usage, comprising:

• a virtualization apparatus including a front mirror having an opening therein and a rear member outwardly extending from a back of the front mirror;
• a communication device including at least an output device, a processor, and an optical sensor;
• and
• a stand configured to receive and hold the communication device substantially upright,
• wherein the opening of the front mirror is adapted to be aligned with the optical sensor of the communication device and is adapted to be coupled to the communication device by the rear member, and
• wherein the processor of the communication device is configured to instruct the user as to how to use the contact lens through the output device of the communication device.

A system for assisting a contact lens wearer with contact lens usage, comprising:

• a user communication device including an output device, a processor, and an optical sensor;
• and
• a virtualization apparatus coupled to the user communication device, the virtualization apparatus including a front mirror including an opening, wherein the front mirror is coupled to the user communication device with the front mirror opening adapted for alignment with the optical sensor, whereby the front mirror and the optical sensor are directed in a direction toward the contact lens user and an image on the front mirror is substantially the same image sensed by the optical sensor,
• wherein the processor is configured to communicate with a remote communication device and the processor is configured to communicate the image to the remote communication device and configured to receive instructions from the remote communication device regarding contact lens usage.

A system for monitoring a user's contact lens usage comprising:

• a virtualization apparatus including a front mirror having an opening therein and a rear member outwardly extending from a back of the front mirror;
• a communication device including at least an output device, a processor, and an optical sensor;
• and
• a stand configured to receive and hold the communication device substantially upright,
• wherein the opening of the front mirror is adapted to be aligned with the optical sensor of the communication device and is adapted to be coupled to the communication device by the rear member, and
• wherein the processor of the communication device is configured to record and transmit information about the user's contact lens usage through the output device of the communication device.