Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener

The Welch Allyn Spot™ Vision Screener is a handheld, automated device for fast, objective vision screening in patients aged 6 months through adulthood. With binocular assessment from a non-threatening distance, it quickly detects refractive errors, alignment issues, and pupillary irregularities—ideal for pediatric, school, and primary care settings.

Overview

Designed for ease of use and efficiency, the Spot Vision Screener captures both eyes simultaneously at a 3-foot distance using lights and sounds to engage subjects. Featuring a color touchscreen interface, onboard patient data entry, and wireless or USB export, it supports screening, autorefraction, and immediate result sharing. Configurable for EMR integration via Wi‑Fi and SpotConnect, it streamlines vision screening across diverse care environments.

Key Features

• Binocular screening: Simultaneous measurement of both eyes in seconds, even with limited cooperation.
• Automatic detection: Identifies myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, anisometropia, strabismus, and anisocoria.
• Engaging interface: Bright touchscreen with fixation lights and sounds to maintain subject focus.
• High capture rate: Achieves readings up to 97% of the time, even in challenging pediatric cases.
• Data connectivity: Wi‑Fi and USB export; optional wireless printing and EMR connectivity via SpotConnect.
• Lightweight portability: Compact, battery-powered design with included carrying case.
• Minimal training needed: One‑touch operation supports consistent screening workflows.
• Age-based criteria: Configurable thresholds to align with AAP and school guidelines.

Product Specifications

• Model: VS100 Spot Vision Screener
• Measurement range: Sphere –7.50 to +7.50 D; Cylinder ±3.00 D (0.25 D steps)
• Pupil size: 3.0–9.0 mm (0.1 mm steps); pupil distance 35–80 mm (0.1 mm steps)
• Dimensions: 8.5″ × 6.75″ × 4.75″ (21.6 × 17.1 × 12.1 cm)
• Weight: ~2.55 lb (1.16 kg)
• Wireless: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi‑Fi, WPA/WPA2 encryption
• Battery life: Approximately 2.5 years under normal use
• Operating environment: 50–104 °F (10–40 °C), 30–75% relative humidity
• Storage/shipping environment: 0–122 °F, 0–95% relative humidity, 800–1060 hPa
• Included accessories: Carrying case, wrist strap, cleaning cloth, power cord, charger
• Outputs: Spherical equivalent, cylinder, axis, pupil size, pupillary distance, alignment status

Ideal For

• Pediatric offices, school vision programs, and community clinics
• Primary care settings needing efficient, objective screening
• Mobile screening events and vision outreach
• Facilities integrating vision data into EMR via wireless connectivity
• Settings requiring minimal training and rapid result turnaround