Case Study: Mercy improves early childhood vision screening with GoCheck Kids

Mercy detects vision issues in 10 months old with GoCheck Kids

Mercy, a healthcare provider, sought to improve early detection of vision problems in young children who are often unable to participate in traditional eye chart tests. To address this challenge, they partnered with the vendor GoCheck Kids to implement its innovative photoscreening technology.

The solution from GoCheck Kids involved a smartphone-like device that quickly captures and analyzes images of a child's eyes. This technology enabled Mercy's pediatricians to successfully identify vision issues like amblyopia in infants as young as ten months old, leading to early treatment with glasses. In one notable case, the tool even detected a retinoblastoma cancer early enough to save a child's eye. The implementation by GoCheck Kids has been a game-changer, ensuring critical early intervention for healthy brain development and better long-term outcomes.

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