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Visual Perimeter Test
The University of York is developing a novel, visual-field testing device (perimeter) aimed at testing small children. Visual deficits presented as field loss are a strong indicator for the presence of brain tumours, and detection of field loss therefore enables early intervention to prevent blindness or death. No equivalent product is yet available on the market, and early tests conducted on the prototype device are very promising.
The prototype low-cost perimeter consists of a PC, clinician’s screen, large patient screen, webcam and peripherals, and software. The system has been given the working title 'KidzEyez’.
Benefits
- KidzEyez is designed to run visual field tests (perimetry) on young children, aged up to about 6 years old. Such children are frequently difficult to test because of their short attention span and non-compliance, and thus the inability to easily test them with adult perimeters, such as the Goldmann or Humphrey systems
- Deployment of an effective methodology - current methods are ad hoc, and are inherently unreliable and inaccurate
- Allows early detection of visual field loss, which can prevent loss of sight or death
- Clinician controlled assessment.
Applications
Early diagnosis of potential brain tumours in young children
Investment readiness status
KidzEyez is undergoing commercialisation activities, and user testing. Once this is completed, engagement with manufacturers and licencees will be sought
IP status
KidzEyez is subject to patent