David Hunter, chief of ophthalmology at Children’s Hospital Boston, developed a prototype device for detecting amblyopia (lazy eye) and anisometropia (the two eyes bend light at different angles) in young children. Diagnosing the conditions early can prevent further deterioration of vision. Here’s a Chidlren’s video report about the Pediatric Vision Screener:
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