scholarly journals Reply to letter – Comparison of the pediatric vision screening program in 18 countries across five continents

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Ai-Hong Chen ◽  
NurulFarhana Abu Bakar ◽  
Patricia Arthur
Keyword(s):  
Screening Program ◽  
Vision Screening ◽  
Letter Comparison

scholarly journals Epidemiological Findings of Refractive Errors and Amblyopia among the Schoolchildren in Hatta Region of the United Arab Emirates

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Salam Chettian Kandi ◽  
Hayat Ahmad Khan
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Visual Field ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Refractive Error ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Refractive Errors ◽  
Vision Screening ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
School Based

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Uncorrected refractive errors and amblyopia pose a major problem affecting schoolchildren. We had previously observed that many schoolchildren in the Hatta region presented to the ophthalmology clinic with uncorrected refractive errors and amblyopia, which led us to undertake this research. As per the WHO, the term “visual impairment” can be “low vision” or “blindness.” Based on the presenting vision, “low vision” is defined for children who have vision of &#x3c;6/18 to 3/60 or having visual field loss to &#x3c;20° in the better-seeing eye. Children defined to have “blindness” have presenting vision of &#x3c;3/60 or corresponding visual field of &#x3c;10°. <b><i>Purpose:</i></b> To estimate the magnitude of uncorrected refractive errors and amblyopia among the schoolchildren aged 6–19 years and to assess the efficacy of school-based refractive error screening programs in the Hatta region of the United Arab Emirates. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> An epidemiological, cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted on the entire student population studying in the government schools of the region. Those who failed the Snellen visual acuity chart test and those who were wearing spectacles were evaluated comprehensively by the researcher in the Department of Ophthalmology of the Hatta Hospital. Data were entered in the Refractive Error Study in School Children (RESC) eye examination form recommended by the WHO, and were later transferred to Excel sheets and analyzed by SPSS. <b><i>Results:</i></b> 1,591 students were screened and evaluated from the end of 2016 to mid-2017. About 21.37% (<i>n</i> = 340) had impaired vision with 20.9% (<i>n</i> = 333) refractive errors, of which 58% were uncorrected. Among the refractive error group, 19% (64 subjects) had amblyopia (4% of total students). The incidence of low vision was 9.5% and blindness was 0.38%. Low vision was found to be 9.5% and blindness 0.38%, taking in to account presenting visual acuity rather than best-corrected visual acuity for defining low vision and blindness. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> A significant number of students were detected to have uncorrected refractive errors among the vision impaired group (59%, <i>n</i> = 197) despite a school-based vision screening program in place. Seventy-eight percent of the amblyopia cases (<i>n</i> = 50) were found to be in the 11–19 years age group. Noncompliance with optical corrections was the reason for the high number of cases. A rigorous vision screening program and refractive services, complimented with awareness among parents and teachers, are recommended.

Stereopsis Testing in a Preschool Vision Screening Program

1986 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 298-302
Author(s):  
Mark S Ruttum ◽  
Susan M Bence ◽  
Deborah Alcorn
Keyword(s):  
Screening Program ◽  
Vision Screening

Vision Screening in Central Iowa

2001 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 239-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeri K. Gustafson ◽  
Marilyn J. Kinne ◽  
Donita G. Little ◽  
MaryAnn T. Strawhacker
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
School Districts ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Vision Screening ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
Education Agency ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Screening Procedures ◽  
Visual History

This study assessed the vision-screening practices of all preschools and elementary schools during the spring of 2000 in the Heartland Area Education Agency (AEA) in central Iowa. Surveys were returned by 7% of the preschools and 56% of the elementary schools. Survey questions were drafted based on recommendations from the Iowa Vision Screening Program Guidelines, which were distributed to all Iowa school districts in 1997. Areas surveyed included vision-screening personnel, attainment of students’ visual history, rescreening practices, referral and follow-up, and screening procedures. Survey results indicated that there is a need for improvement to standardize vision-screening procedures within Heartland AEA. Time and effort are invested in activities that are not recommended, and not enough effort is being put into recommended activities such as obtaining vision histories, rescreening to avoid overreferrals, and follow-up to make sure students receive required treatment.

Implementing a School Vision Screening Program in Botswana Using Smartphone Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-258
Author(s):  
Tomas Andersen ◽  
Maipelo Jeremiah ◽  
Keitumetse Thamane ◽  
Ryan Littman-Quinn ◽  
Zambo Dikai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Screening Program ◽  
Vision Screening ◽  
School Vision ◽  
Smartphone Technology

Reaching target communities in a preschool vision screening program

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. e58
Author(s):  
Richard A. Ulangca ◽  
Chase R. Atiga ◽  
Connie J. Oh ◽  
Jennifer A. Dunbar ◽  
Leila M. Khazaeni
Keyword(s):  
Screening Program ◽  
Vision Screening

The visual status of children ages 3 to 6 years in the vision screening program in Taiwan

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Hung Lai ◽  
Hsin-Tien Hsu ◽  
Hwei-Zu Wang ◽  
Shun-Jen Chang ◽  
Wen-Chuan Wu
Keyword(s):  
Screening Program ◽  
Vision Screening ◽  
Visual Status

Hearing and vision screening program for school-aged children

2004 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex R Kemper ◽  
Kathryn E Fant ◽  
David Bruckman ◽  
Sarah J Clark
Keyword(s):  
Screening Program ◽  
Vision Screening ◽  
School Aged Children
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