What is Ocular Photoscreening?

Photoscreening is a pediatric vision screening technique wherein a camera and flash are used to determine refractive errors and identify risk factors for amblyopia.¹

A photoscreener detects amblyopic risk factors such as hyperopia, myopia, and anisometropia and estimates their severity.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now recommends photoscreening beginning at ages 1-3.²

If a child is measured as having a high risk for amblyopia, they should be referred to a pediatric ophthalmologist or optometrist so they can be tested directly for amblyopia and receive proper treatment.

Only screens that present risk factors in accordance with the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) 2013 guidelines for referral threshold are identified as risks.¹

Dr. Sean Donahue, chief of pediatric ophthalmology at Vanderbilt University, summarizes photoscreening well:

“The advent of photoscreening technology provides a mechanism to be used in conjunction with or to supplant traditional ocular examinations with eye charts to detect the risk factors for amblyopia and other treatable refractive errors.

Photoscreening provides a means to perform a quicker and more efficient vision screening than traditional methods.

The availability of handheld photoscreening devices, such as GoCheck Kids, significantly improves the portability, accessibility, and affordability of such devices.”³

Why is Photoscreening Recommended?

Vision screens conducted by pediatricians at annual well-child visits often include a red reflex examination with an ophthalmoscope and a visual acuity test.⁷

However, examinations with ophthalmoscopes may not determine if amblyopic risk factors are present.⁶

Meet AAP Recommendations

The AAP, AAPOS, and AAO recommend photoscreening starting as early as age 1 and visual acuity attempted at age 4. Perform both with GoCheck Kids.¹

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“In our primary care practices, we’ve found that when we bring together clinical quality and advanced technology, we can deliver state-of-the-art healthcare more efficiently to reduce friction and create a better patient care experience. GoCheck Kids is doing that with a solution that provides exceptional clinical results with a high return on investment.”

Dr. Jonathan Miller, Medical Director of Value-Based Care
Nemours Children’s Health System

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PROTECT KIDS

Protect kids’ vision and learning potential and increase quality metrics by meeting the AAP, AAPOS and AAO vision screening recommendations. You can leverage on device results or expert remote image analysis for optimal reimbursement and referrals.

GENERATE ROI

Pediatric vision screening doesn’t have to be a loss-leader. With GoCheck Kids, you can generate revenue through CPT Codes 99173, 99174, and 99177. With no capital expenditure and an all inclusive subscription, your organization will experience a healthy ROI.

INCREASE SATISFACTION

GoCheck Kids’ bidirectional EHR integration and familiar device and operating system means delighted providers and parents. Contact us to see how we partner to plan your vision screening program and ensure a successful implementation.

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