Pr3vent

Pr3vent co-founders Jochen Kumm and Darius M. Moshfeghi attended the American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting in Chicago. The conference was an opportunity to strengthen our relationships and work with friends/investors/providers.

This week, part of the Pr3vent team met in São Paulo - Brazil for some alignment meetings, visits to potential partners and customers and many brainstorming sessions to further improve our operation. The dream of mitigating childhood blindness continues and Pr3vent feels honored to be part of this story.

https://lnkd.in/ggn4db89 It is good to see a positive outcome following early detection and intervention. Parents know their babies, and Madison and Andrew Artale were able to work with Dr Rychwalski, a pediatric ophthalmologist, to save vision. Pr3vent makes such care accessible, but parents and doctors are the heroes.

"𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆'𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴" Unlocking the secrets of a baby's vision is like embarking on a captivating journey, where every discovery brings us closer to understanding their world. As a parent, there is nothing more precious than witnessing your newborn's first gaze, but how can we ensure their eyes are healthy? This is where newborn vision screening and early detection play a crucial role. Human visual system is not fully developed during the first few years of life. Often times, vision abnormalities are asymptomatic and hard to catch. This is why Pr3vent's early assessment plays a vital role in identifying any potential issues, before is too late to address. By delving into the fascinating realm of a baby's eyes, we can unravel the mysteries and empower ourselves with knowledge that will shape their visual development. Our little ones rely on us to be their advocates and protectors. By staying informed and educated about newborn vision screening, we can contribute to their overall well-being and development. To continue receiving valuable information and updates on this topic, we invite you to subscribe to our newsletter. Stay connected with us as we explore more ways to unlock the secrets of your baby's vision and provide you with the tools you need to support their visual journey. Together, let's embark on this journey of discovery and nurture our babies' eyesight with love, care, and knowledge. Subscribe to our newsletter today and join our community of parents dedicated to protecting their child's vision.

Building blocks of fun and development! 🧱✨ At 2 years old, your little one's world is full of exploration and discovery. Did you know that playing with colorful bricks like these helps strengthen their hand-eye coordination – a crucial skill for growth and learning? 🖐️👀 Healthy vision plays a vital role in this development. It's the foundation for so much more than just seeing clearly. It allows children to interact with their environment, learn new skills, and build confidence. That's why early vision screenings are so important. They can detect potential issues before they impact your child's development. Let's ensure their world is filled with vibrant colors and endless possibilities. #earlyvisionscreening #handeyecoordination #childdevelopment #toddlerplay #healthyvision #playtime #parentingtips #momslife #buildingblocks

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 (RRT) : 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆. The red reflex test is a staple in pediatric eye exams and for good reason. It's a simple, non-invasive, and cost-effective way to detect potential eye problems in infants and young children. The test works by shining a light into the eye, which should produce a red reflection (the "red reflex") from the retina. An abnormal or absent red reflex can indicate serious conditions like cataracts, retinoblastoma, or other eye diseases. However, it's important to understand the limitations of the red reflex test. While it's a standard screening tool, it's not foolproof. Here's why: 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄: The red reflex test primarily focuses on the optic disk, the area where the optic nerve connects to the retina. This area covers only about 6.5 degrees of the retina's total 200-degree field of view. This means that the test could miss abnormalities in other parts of the retina. Our advanced newborn vision screening covers 20X the retina in comparison to the RRT. 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰: An abnormal red reflex indicates the need for further testing, but it doesn't provide a specific diagnosis. Additional exams, like a dilated eye exam or imaging, are necessary to determine the exact cause of the abnormal reflex. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀? The red reflex test is a standard screening for a newborn. It's a quick and easy way to identify potential problems early on when they're often most treatable. However, since it only examines 5% of the retina, it's prone to miss life changing visual disorders. Pr3vent's advanced newborn vision screening has an incidence of 5.5% referral warranted pathology, where almost all of these referrals are not detected by the RRT and are treatable vision threatening conditions. This is when early intervention matters the most and brings peace of mind for parents and caregivers to know their child's vision is properly safeguarded.

𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, but did you know it's also 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵? We're joining the @National-Eye-Institute-NEI in spreading the word about the connection between vision loss and mental health. People living with a visual impairment not only have difficulties to carry out everyday activities, but often feel lonely and disconnected. By safeguarding your baby's vision from the very start, you're not just giving them the gift of sight—you're helping to shape their overall well-being. 💚 Let's work together to reframe futures and ensure every child has the opportunity to see the world clearly and live their best life. 🌈 #HealthyVisionMonth #NEI #VisionHealth #MentalHealth #EarlyScreening #PreventVisionLoss #Parenting #NewbornCare #ChildrensHealth #VisionScreening

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 Did you know that as many as 1 in 20 newborns may suffer alterations in the retina that lead to vision problems like amblyopia, also known as lazy eye? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮? Amblyopia occurs when the brain favors one eye over the other, often due to issues like misaligned eyes or a difference in vision between the two eyes. This can cause the weaker eye to delay development, leading to furher vision loss if not addressed early. 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆 With early intervention, the majority of amblyopia cases can be successfully corrected. As parents, we want what's best for our children, abd that means early screening. #eyescreening #amblyopia #healtyvision #infantvision

𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 White House declares April 2024 as National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. President Biden shares: "𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 — 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦.” This message resonates deeply because we focus on safeguarding the very youngest members of our society – infants – from a rare, but devastating eye cancer called retinoblastoma. Retinoblastoma is a stealthy thief of sight and, in severe cases, life. Often showing no initial symptoms, early detection is paramount. That's where we come in. Our innovative vision screening technology is more accurate than standard test in identifying retinoblastoma in infants, enabling prompt intervention for the best possible outcome. We all know the importance of regular cancer screenings as adults. But what about protecting our children before cancer even has a chance to take root? Let's champion early detection for all. #retinoblastoma #earlydetection #cancerscreening #pediatriceyehealth #healthyvision #cancerprevention

ITO SEE, of course! #visionhealth #infantvision