Computerized Vision Screening for Children Works, Says Study

"A new report published in the Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) describes the effectiveness of a new computer-based vision-screening test, the Jaeb Visual Acuity Screener (JVAS), which is suitable for use in schools and pediatrician's offices," according to Science Daily. "'Broad adoption of this tool would result in a more standardized approach to pediatric vision screening in diverse medical and community office settings,' commented lead investigator Tomohiko Yamada, OD, of the Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. 'In comparison to traditional vision testing methodologies, this software-based tool provides the advantage of running on any windows-based PC in a pediatrician's examination room -- avoiding testing in distracting office hallways.' JVAS is a computerized screening program developed by the Jaeb Center for Health Research that is designed to identify children with subnormal visual acuity in a rapid and reproducible manner. It uses a set testing algorithm to minimize subjective tester bias. It also uses age-specific visual acuity standards to provide a simple pass/fail result for four age groups (3, 4, 5 or 6, and 7 and over)." Read more.

Online Vision Screening

"Titan Eye Plus, the eyewear division of Titan Industries Limited, on Thursday launched Vision Check – a self-administered online vision test facility," reports the Business Standard. "Vision Check is a convenient tool for millions of people who can avail themselves of vision-screening test absolutely free of cost while they are at home or in office. With a user-friendly interface, Vision Check includes a general screening test and accurately establishes the need for vision correction for the participant if required, Bhaskar Bhat, Managing Director, Titan Industries Ltd said after the launch, here." Read more.

Zeiss Offers Online Vision Screening Checks

"To correspond with Healthy Vision Month and the 100th Anniversary of Zeiss Precision Lenses, Carl Zeiss Vision decided to launch the Zeiss Online Vision Screening Check along with a set of online educational tools," according to Red Orbit. ""Online Vision Screening Check begins with a set of instructions to allow people to adjust their monitor settings to make sure the test is performed in the correct format for the user. It lists steps in adjusting screen calibration, screen brightness, and the user’s distance from the monitor. After the test has been formatted correctly, the screen takes you to the three different exams." Read more.

Sam Club Offers Free Vision Screening, Aug. 13

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States nearly 61 million adults are classified as being at high risk for serious vision loss and only half of these adults visited an eye doctor in the past 12 months. Sam's Club reminds Americans of the importance of preventative eye exams by offering free vision screenings on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, so goes the company's press release.  The event includes a vision acuity screening as well as a quick take-home test called an Amsler Grid that tests for blurred or missing areas of vision. The screenings take place in Sam's Clubs that have pharmacy and/or optical centers and are available to both adults and children.Read more.