A phobia is an overwhelming and unreasonable fear of an object or situation that poses little real danger but provokes anxiety and avoidance. Unlike the brief anxiety most people feel when they give a speech or take a test, a phobia is long lasting, causes intense physical and psychological reactions, and can affect your ability to function normally at work or in social settings.Several types of phobias exist. Some people fear large, open spaces. Others are unable to tolerate certain social situations. And still others have a specific phobia, such as a fear of snakes, elevators or flying. If a phobia affects your daily life, several therapies are available that can help you overcome your fears — often permanently. More Info

Exposure therapy is a technique in behavior therapy intended to treat anxiety disorders. It involves the exposure of the patient to the feared object or context without any danger, in order to overcome their anxiety. Before Virtual reality, exposure therapy was costly and would require users to experience their phobias in full. VR allows users to experience their phobias and learn how to calm themselves so when they do have to be in a situation where their phobia is present they can keep calm and continue their task. More Info

Our company Virtual Therapy Optics intends to break down the money and time barriers that prevent individuals with phobias from living a more full life. We want anyone with a phobia to be able to seek treatment no matter where they live or what they make. Our product allows an user to treat themselves on their own time or alongside a qualified therapist if they feel that their phobia is severe. We want everyone to be able to have the tools to make themselves phobia free. More Info