by nata004 | Nov 7, 2019 | Children's Vision, Research
Dr Jason Turuwhenua is one of a team of researchers who have been working on perfecting a new computer camera device that detects whether children as young as 2 years of age have normal eye tracking motion or are experiencing poor visual acuity.Dr Turuwhenua explained...
by ecow948 | May 29, 2019 | Children's Vision, Research
Preschool children in NZ receive vision screening at 4 years old as part of the B4 School Check (B4SC). However, people from disadvantaged backgrounds often find it more difficult to access healthcare services. We examined a group of children enrolled in the...
by nata004 | Jul 31, 2018 | Children's Vision, Research, Technology & Vision
The earlier a vision problem is detected, the greater the benefit to be derived from a treatment intervention. However, there are currently no reliable, objective and clinically usable tests available today, that allow for the measurement and detection of vision...
by nata004 | Jul 31, 2018 | Children's Vision, Research, Technology & Vision
In NZ we have an excellent ‘before school’ screening program. Screening includes a test of the finest detail a child can see (visual acuity). Ideally, the test would be able to separate children with good vision from those who should see an eye doctor. We compared a...