Understanding How A Vision Screener Works

By Jaclyn Hurley


Pediatric vision testing is normally recommended with the intention of detecting disorders early enough. The common disorders include amblyopia, misaligned eyes (strabismus) and refractive errors that may call for eye glasses. The most commonly used approaches include community settings such as schools, health fairs, or in medical institutions. Vision screener is the most important medical device that has made this form of testing so cheaply and easily accessible.

The devices enjoys support from published testimonials and findings in medical journals majority of which are validated and have been commissioned by renown medical professionals. The public on the other hands have added their support in praising the level of efficiency and importance of these devices. There are used by school nurses, pediatricians, opticians and Lions club because they are very easy to use. In fact, one does not need any medical background to use one and interpret the results.

The common features of this device includes its proven accuracy of screening results, ability to screen both of the eyes simultaneously and the fact that screening is actually performed in a distance of up to 3.3 feet or one meter away from the device. The process lasts for only 0.8 seconds after which either pass or refer screening results are displayed automatically as the test result. This allows for very easy use and interpretation. The user also enjoys variety of documentation options that are available.

This means that even non-medical staff can actually perform the screening. The person to perform screening starts by pulling the camera trigger to start; this is followed by a sound that is meant to attract attention. The image of both eyes is captured on a white triangle on the screen that then allows for performing the necessary measurements. The recommended screening distance is one meter (3.3 feet) from the camera. The tolerance level is +-5 centimeters or +-2 inches. The results are then displayed on the screen in a matter of seconds.

Once the patient or a person to be screened is at the right distance from the camera; the operator then pulls the trigger which is followed by a unique sound used to help the patient focus at the device. The images of both eyes are then captured on a white screen after which the measurements of various parts are done automatically.

There are several conditions that are detected after the performance of a number of measurements and tests which revolve around measuring and comparing the sizes of cornea reflexes, the pupil size and the refraction size. These data is then compared to predetermined data used for referral.

A PASS displayed on the screen implies that all readings are within the recommended limit meaning that none of the conditions has been detected. In case of one or more of measurements or not within the limit, the result displayed is a REFER. Either a REFER or PASS is displayed on the screen as soon as the measurement is complete.

The results can be saved and printed in different formats thanks to an internal database. The database makes it possible to review the previous records in an organized or chronological order. In addition to this, the device is also cheaply available hence saves a lot of money and time that could be wasted in having to visit an optician.




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