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 PRIO Computer Vision Diagnostic Tester Now Sold Internationally (Beaverton, OREGON) The PRIO Vision Tester, which simulates a computer screen enabling optometrists or ophthalmologists to diagnose and treat computer vision problems, is now available to eye doctors and optical retailers internationally. According to Jon Torrey, President and CEO of PRIO Corporation, the first PRIO testers have been ordered internationally by eye care professionals in Canada, the United Kingdom, Finland, Iceland, South Africa and Singapore. "In most cases, these doctors contacted us after reading about the PRIO tester in the various trade magazines or had seen the instrument at trade shows," said Torrey. "It is not uncommon for the international market to be in the lead when it comes to the latest technology. We're looking to close additional agreements over the next few months in several other countries." "Obviously, there is no lack of need for the PRIO instrument. Most adults, and more and more children, from all over the developed world use computers daily; and, as a result, are vulnerable to computer vision syndrome," added Torrey. According to the American Optometric Association, computer eyestrain is the number one job-related complaint. This group of symptoms, commonly known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), includes headaches, blurry vision, general eyestrain and fatigue. More severe cases of CVS can cause musculoskeletal disorders in the neck and shoulders. The AOA reports that 70-75% of computer workers need corrective eyeglasses to work at a computer. Additionally, Computer Economics expects the number of Internet-using children worldwide to surpass 77 million by the year 2005. According to many pediatric optometrists, more and more children are suffering from computer eyestrain. The PRIO tester works by simulating a computer screen as the patient sits in the doctor's exam chair. While the patient reads the text shown on the backlit display, the optometrist performs retinoscopy to determine a more accurate, objective prescription for the computer-specific eyeglasses. Computer eyeglasses eliminate the constant refocusing on the computer's pixels and the symptoms it causes. The PRIO tester is currently available in twelve different languages, including Spanish, Italian, German, French and Korean. For more information on PRIO Corporation and the PRIO Provider Network of eye doctors, call or visit the company's website at www.prio.com. PRIO® is a registered trademark of PRIO Corporation. |
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