Early detection saves lives
Early detection saves lives
OUR COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE
KAKS is committed to ensuring that young parents and healthcare professionals are made aware of the early warning signs of eye cancer.
After years of effort, we have succeeded in establishing nationwide eye screening for children in Germany. Since 2016, this eye screening has been mandatory as part of the U-examinations for children.
Brückner-
Test
Early detection of visual disorders in children
Our greatest success: the mandatory Brückner test! After 7 years of fighting, this test was introduced for the U-examinations. On 01.09.2016, the new guideline came into force as part of the U-examinations. It requires the pediatrician to carry out the Brückner test with the direct ophthalmoscope from U4 to U7. The following areas are tested: 1. leukocoria and Brückner test, 2. strabismus, 3. efference and 4. afference. There are over 4,000 cases of tumors in children every year, which can be detected early by a thorough eye examination.
The importance of these eye examinations cannot be overemphasized: They enable faster diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors, retinoblastomas and neuroblastomas. This not only improves the chances of recovery, but also the quality of life of the children affected. This guideline is a milestone for pediatric medicine and an example of successful health initiatives that can sustainably save and improve the lives of many children.
How to do it: Perform the eye test on children correctly!
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More InformationFor pediatricians and adolescent physicians
Children’s eye test
Dr. Nadine Hess, a pediatrician in private practice in Hamburg, found a child with RB as part of the U-examinations.
“The Brückner test – hardly any other screening tool is as quick, simple, painless and potentially life-saving.
I am so glad that he exists and that my little patient is doing well today.”
See white
The Children’s Eye Cancer Foundation has launched the “Seeing White” campaign to improve the timing of diagnosis for retinoblastoma.
The aim is to educate parents and healthcare professionals about the symptoms and signs of this type of eye cancer in children.
Early detection means that treatment can be initiated in good time, increasing the chances of a cure.
The foundation is committed to ensuring that this information is widely disseminated in order to raise awareness of retinoblastoma and enable early diagnosis.
Interviews
Prof. Dr. Angelika Eggert, Director of the Department of Paediatrics with a focus on oncology and haematology at the Charité in Berlin
“Ten years ago, hardly any pediatricians in Germany talked about retinoblastoma – and hardly anyone was aware of the relevance of the topic – KAKS has completely changed that: today, every pediatrician takes a close look. And that saves the eyesight and sometimes the lives of these children.”