The PhotoScreener - How It Works..

Ophthalmic research has demonstrated that the first three years of life are critical in the development and preservation of good vision. Undetected and untreated problems during this early period can prevent proper development of the brain's binocular function, resulting in amblyopia. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends screening all children's eyes to detect such disorders, for which the PhotoScreener™ is especially well suited.

 

The FDA-cleared PhotoScreener™ is a camera which takes instant pictures of a patient's eyes. If a problem, such as a refractive error, exists, the photographic process produces bright crescents on the film.

The size of each crescent is proportional to the size of the refractive error, while its position indicates the type of vision problem present. Interpretation and comparisons of the photograph enables detection of problems including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, and strabismus, as well as cataracts and other media opacities.

Portable and easy to operate, the PhotoScreener™ is also non-threatening to young patients - for whom the importance of early detection cannot be over emphasized. It also does not require verbal interaction from the patient, making it especially suitable for preverbal and difficult-to-screen children.