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Pediatric and School-Age Vision Screening in the United States: Rationale, Components, and Future Directions

open access: yesChildren, 2023
Pediatric vision screening detects children at risk for visual conditions with the goal of connecting those in need with an eye care provider for evaluation and treatment. The primary aim for vision screening in younger children is the detection of those
Christina Ambrosino   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Agreement and diagnostic accuracy of vision screening in preschool children between vision technicians and spot vision screener

open access: yesIndian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021
Purpose: Screening preschool children for vision-related disorders poses a challenge. This study is designed to determine the agreement and diagnostic accuracy of the spot vision screener (SVS) in screening preschool children compared to screening ...
Neha Misra   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

A review of paediatric vision screening protocols and guidelines [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019
Vision screening plays an important role in the early detection of children who have or probably are predisposed to have specific visual problems. The validity and reliability of the screening batteries in relation to the age group to be screened, and ...
Uchenna C. Atowa   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Vision status of children aged 7 - 15 years referred from school vision screening in Norway during 2003 - 2013: a retrospective study [PDF]

open access: goldBMC Ophthalmology, 2019
BackgroundUndetected vision problems is an important cause of reduced academic achievement, performance in everyday life and self-esteem. This receives little attention in national health care services in Norway even though most of these vision problems ...
Helle K. Falkenberg   +2 more
semanticscholar   +4 more sources

Predictors of Clinic Attendance After Community-Based Vision Screening. [PDF]

open access: yesTransl Vis Sci Technol, 2023
Purpose The purpose of this study was to analyze appointment attendance rates and patient characteristics associated with follow-up adherence after referral from a community vision screening event.
Wasser LM   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Characteristics Associated with Barriers to Eye Care: A Cross-Sectional Survey at a Free Vision Screening Event

open access: yesOphthalmic Research, 2022
Introduction: Social determinants of health can limit access to regular eye care, but their role in ophthalmology is underexamined. The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between patient characteristics and self-reported barriers to eye ...
S. Atta   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A Comprehensive Overview of Vision Screening Programmes across 46 Countries

open access: yesBritish and Irish Orthoptic Journal, 2022
Purpose: To describe and compare vision screening programmes and identify variance in number and type of tests used, timing of screening, personnel involved, monitoring and funding to be used as data for optimising, disinvesting or implementing future ...
J. Carlton   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Community-Based Hearing and Vision Screening in Schools in Low-Income Communities Using Mobile Health Technologies.

open access: yesLanguage, Speech & Hearing Services in Schools, 2021
Introduction Globally, more than 50 million children have hearing or vision loss. Most of these sensory losses are identified late due to a lack of systematic screening, making treatment and rehabilitation less effective.
M. Manus   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Manhattan Vision Screening and Follow-up Study in Vulnerable Populations (NYC-SIGHT): Design and Methodology

open access: yesJournal of glaucoma, 2021
Précis: The Manhattan Vision Screening and Follow-up Study in Vulnerable Populations is a 5-year prospective, cluster-randomized study to improve detection and management of glaucoma and other eye diseases in vulnerable populations living in affordable ...
L. Hark   +18 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

School-based vision screening in Quetta, Pakistan: a qualitative study of experiences of teachers and eye care providers

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2021
Background Visual impairment in children is a significant public health problem affecting millions of children globally. Many eye problems experienced by children can be easily diagnosed and treated.
Stevens Bechange   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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