When an Open-Source Canva Hits Hacker News

When an Open-Source Canva Hits Hacker News — And What It Teaches Us About Vision Therapy*The viral moment* This week, Doory — an open-source Canva alternative — landed at #19 on Hacker News with 170 points and a 65-comment thread. The discussion wasn't just about features. It was about philosophy: developers rallying behind tools that democratize access, strip away bloat, and — crucially — feel delightful to use. Why this matters for vision therapy Amblyopia (lazy eye) treatment has been stuck in the 'patch the strong eye' paradigm for decades. It works clinically, but adherence tanks because it's boring, isolating, and socially awkward — especially for kids. The Doory thread is a reminder: people stick with tools they enjoy. Enter AmblyoPunch We built a Meta Quest VR game that replaces the patch with play. You punch Gabor-pattern coins (oriented stripes that stimulate the visual cortex), dodge red spikes, and progress through a four-stage dichoptic journey: 1. **Monocular Warm-up