EyeSpy 20/20

We believe automated testing is critical to successfully implement the 8 steps necessary for a nationwide vision screening program. Automated testing ensures consistent and standardized test administration, eliminates the need for large networks of volunteers, minimizes costs, and facilitates data collection necessary for reporting test results and epidemiological analysis.
How did we design an automated vision screening system for children? Children love games. Why not use a child’s natural desire to play games in order to check their vision in an automated way? By integrating recent advances in computer, internet, and video game technology, it is possible to solve our nation’s vision screening dilemma.
Through committed efforts of volunteers and generous donations, we have developed innovative software, EyeSpy 20/20, which will allow all of our nation’s schoolchildren to have their vision checked. Let’s look at how the convergence of computer, internet, and video-game technology addresses each of the 8 steps of the ideal vision screening program.
A. Computer Software - Software is currently in widespread use to successfully check vision.
B.Testing Protocol - An optimized version of the Amblyopia Treatment Study Protocol a scientifically & independently validated test.
C.Standardized Testing - Computer software logic facilitates standardized test administration.
D. Automated - Automated vision screening is possible by capitalizing on children’s widespread familiarity of computers and video games. Automation allows for testing to be performed by personnel already in the schools thus eliminating the need to train huge networks of volunteers to administer testing, collect and analyze data, and report results.
E. Standardized Results - Result interpretation is standardized when performed with software.
F. Ease of Distribution - Software can be easily disseminated via CD or upgraded via the Internet.
G. Existing Hardware - Schools already have computer hardware necessary for testing.
H. Data Storage - The computer can easily store and print results for immediate or future use. Additionally, computerized data storage with confidentiality safeguards allows compliance with medical privacy standards.
I. Data Transport - The Internet facilitates data communication between computers.
J. Internet Availability - The Internet is available in virtually all schools.
K. Data Analysis - Epidemiological analysis of a nationwide screening program is only possible with computers.
L. Inexpensive - Automated, computerized vision screenings minimize costs by using personnel, computers, and internet infrastructure already present in schools.

While other screening methods exist and are often utilized in the absence of a more efficient and comprehensive solution, no other model accommodates each of these eight steps and offers the quality, consistency and accuracy of our approach.

Our technology has been specifically designed to incorporate each of the eight critical steps and deliver a program that is reliant on automation, not on masses of certified screeners. And because the test is automated, minimal training is required to proctor vision screenings, and subjective test interpretation is virtually eliminated. Further, implementing our program nationally is substantially less expensive than other screening techniques.

Please feel free to request more information or learn more about a free application that you can use to determine if your computer is capable of becoming a powerful vision screening device.

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