News tagged with vision screening


New criteria for automated preschool vision screening

The Vision Screening Committee of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, the professional organization for pediatric eye care, has revised its guidelines for automated preschool vision screening ...

Ophthalmology created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Faster help for stroke victims

Scientists have developed a quick, easy and cheap vision test to find out which part – and how much – of the brain of a stroke victim has been damaged, potentially enabling them to save more lives.

Neuroscience created Jan 04, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New, easy test for age-related macular degeneration

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists from Australia's Vision Centre have demonstrated a quick, accurate test under lights for one of the world's leading causes of blindness.

Ophthalmology created Oct 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Play outside -- it's good for your eyes

(Medical Xpress) -- New university research aims to shed light on why being outside can help children see better.

Ophthalmology created Jun 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers develop comprehensive, accessible vision testing device

Eighty-five percent of children's learning is related to vision. Yet in the U.S., 80 percent of children have never had an eye exam or any vision screening before kindergarten, statistics say. When they do, the vision screenings ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0