District 24A Lions Implement Pedia Vision for Screening

The Pedia Vision screening system is now accessible to Lions in the Northern Virginia area for use in performing Vision Screenings.  This new technology will revolutionize screening people for vision problems.  The following information regarding Pedia Vision taken directly from the District 24-D website (Thanks to our neighbor lions District!!).  We are hoping to leverage this new technology starting as soon as possible to be able to check whether children are suffering from some common refractive errors as well as perform gaze analysis of the patient.  Thanks to it's technology, screenings for these errors takes as little as 5 seconds.
See below for more information from the District 24D Website.http://lions-of-virginia-24d.org/Pediavision.html

How does PediaVision^® work?

The measuring principle is based on photo-retinoscopy. Infrared light is projected through the pupils onto the retina. Depending on the refractive error, the reflected light forms a specific brightness pattern within the pupil.



PediaVision^® utilizes an infrared camera that combines auto-refraction and video-retinoscopy. From one meter (just over a yard) away, the camera is used to take a digital photograph. The information acquired is used to automatically assess a child’s vision in as little as five seconds.

What does PediaVision^® screen for?

PediaVision^® screens for refractive errors, including:
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o    Astigmatism: irregularly shaped corneas or lenses

o    Myopia: nearsightedness

o    Hyperopia: farsightedness

o    Anisometropia: differences between the two eyes

It also performs a gaze analysis to help detect:

o    Strabismus: misalignment of the eyes

o    Amblyopia: lazy eye

o    Anisocoria: pupil size anomalies

What documents can I access for using PediaVision^®?

These documents are available to help you conduct a Pediavision event:
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> Preschools List

> Steps to Set Up a Pediavision Event

> District Vision Screening Reporting Procedures

> District Vision Screening Report Form

> Sample Consent form

> List of Names to be Screened

> Sample PASS Letter

> Sample REFERRAL Letter

> Coloring Lion

In addition to those Pediavision specific documents above, you may also find these general documents useful:

> Pediavision Users Guide

> Pediavision Training Guide

> Pediavision Quick Start Guide

> How to Check if the Printer is Enabled


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