Design and Evaluation of a Vision Screening Program for Elementary School Children

Blum, Harold F.; Peters, Henry B.; Bettman, Jerome W.; Fellows, Victor; Johnson, Frank

doi:10.2105/ajph.49.12.1670

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“…Referral rates from the Portsea study were 17.7 per cent (classified as ‘unsatisfactory’) and 10.4 per cent (classified as ‘borderline’). This was comparable to referral rates from a NSW vision screening performed on a similar cross‐section of children, as well as to other screenings that used the Orinda MCT at that time …”

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“…Optometrists and ophthalmologists from the Orinda study identified a number of specific visual and ocular problems that should be prioritised for screening. These included reduced visual acuity, a range of refractive errors (hyperopia, myopia, astigmatism and anisometropia), binocular co‐ordination disorders at distance and near (strabismus and significant heterophoria) and evidence of any ocular pathology …”

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Review of guidelines for children’s vision screenings

Hopkins

Sampson

Hendicott

et al. 2013

Clinical and Experimental Optometry

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The aim of children's vision screenings is to detect visual problems that are common in this age category through valid and reliable tests. Nevertheless, the cost effectiveness of paediatric vision screenings, the nature of the tests included in the screening batteries and the ideal screening age has been the cause of much debate in Australia and worldwide. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to report on the current practice of children's vision screenings in Australia and other countries, as well as to evaluate the evidence for and against the provision of such screenings. This was undertaken through a detailed investigation of peer‐reviewed publications on this topic. The current review demonstrates that there is no agreed vision screening protocol for children in Australia. This appears to be a result of the lack of strong evidence supporting the benefit of such screenings. While amblyopia, strabismus and, to a lesser extent refractive error, are targeted by many screening programs during pre‐school and at school entry, there is less agreement regarding the value of screening for other visual conditions, such as binocular vision disorders, ocular health problems and refractive errors that are less likely to reduce distance visual acuity. In addition, in Australia, little agreement exists in the frequency and coverage of screening programs between states and territories and the screening programs that are offered are ad hoc and poorly documented. Australian children stand to benefit from improved cohesion and communication between jurisdictions and health professionals to enable an equitable provision of validated vision screening services that have the best chance of early detection and intervention for a range of paediatric visual problems.

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Review of guidelines for children’s vision screenings

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Hendicott

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Clinical and Experimental Optometry

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“…S between 1989S between and 1993S between , Zadnik (1997 reported a myopia (£)0.50) frequency of 28% for 13 year old children. This value is significantly increased compared to the 12% myopia prevalence found for 13 year old children in the same community in a previous study between 1954and 1956(Blum et al, 1959, although there is a possibility of changes in the ethnic demographics of the population over the intervening period. For example, in a large city with a strong ethnic mix, such as Sydney, myopia prevalence may vary between districts, depending on the ethnnicity of the residents.…”

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“…Similarly, in a longitudinal study in U.S between 1989 and 1993, Zadnik (1997) reported a myopia (≤−0.50) frequency of 28% for 13 year old children. This value is significantly increased compared to the 12% myopia prevalence found for 13 year old children in the same community in a previous study between 1954 and 1956 (Blum et al. , 1959), although there is a possibility of changes in the ethnic demographics of the population over the intervening period.…”

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Myopia and visual acuity impairment: a comparative study of Greek and Bulgarian school children

Plainis

Moschandreas

Nikolitsa

et al. 2009

Ophthalmic Physiologic Optic

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Purpose: To compare the proportions of school children with myopia and impaired visual acuity in Greece and Bulgaria. Methods: A sample of 898 children, aged 10-15 years, was selected from two primary and two secondary schools in a Greek city (Heraklion), and one primary and secondary school in a Bulgarian city (Stara Zagora). Five hundred and eighty eight children were Greek (65.5%, mean age 12.5 ± 0.08 years) and 310 Bulgarian (34.5%, age 12.4 ± 0.07 years). VA was assessed with the habitual refractive correction. Refractive error was measured in the absence of cycloplegia using an auto-refractor. Results:The percentage of children, tested with their habitual refractive correction, with decimal VA <0.5 in at least one eye was 11.7% (95% CI 9.1-14.3%) for Greek and 5.2% (95% CI 2.7-7.6%) for Bulgarian pupils. The percentage of myopic children also differed between the two countries with the proportion with myopic refractive error £)0.75 D and decimal VA <0.8 at primary school level being 14.1% and 28.9% in Stara Zagora and Heraklion respectively and 13.0% and 46.9% (95% CI 18.2-29.2%, p < 0.0001) at secondary school level. Among the myopic pupils only 35.8% used corrective spectacles in Stara Zagora, compared to 70.7% of the children in Heraklion. Finally, myopia appeared more prevalent in female adolescents with the effect being statistically significant only for Greek children (55% vs 40% of males, p = 0.015). Conclusions: The increased proportion of myopic children in Heraklion, compared to Stara Zagora, may arise from a number of environmental and socio-economic factors, which need to be further investigated in order to understand the differences observed among European populations.

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“…O escolar está sujeito a distúrbios visuais, que interferem no seu rendimento e que, posteriormente, poderão trazer limitações a sua vida profissional e social (9) . Idealmente, toda criança deveria ser submetida a exame oftalmológico completo antes do seu ingresso na escola, ainda na idade pré-escolar, de forma a poder corrigir ou minimizar distúrbios visuais que poderão interferir intimamente com a aprendizagem (10)(11)(12) . Problemas oftalmológicos constituem, na idade escolar, uma das prioridades que devem ser consideradas num programa de saúde escolar, evidenciando a necessidade de realização de programas de triagem visual nas escolas, tentando preencher uma lacuna e detectar o maior número de crianças necessitadas de cuidados especializados que, por meio do programa, possam receber tratamento adequado (13) .…”

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Percepção de pais de escolares da 1ª série do ensino fundamental a respeito da campanha "Olho no Olho" 2000, na cidade de Maceió - Alagoas

Cavalcante¹,

José²,

Temporini³

2004

Arq. Bras. Oftalmol.

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Design and Evaluation of a Vision Screening Program for Elementary School Children

Abstract: This study was undertaken to establish an adequate vision screening program for elementary school children. Many different screening procedures were tried and compared. The results are discussed and recommendations are given for a satisfactory program.

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Review of guidelines for children’s vision screenings

Review of guidelines for children’s vision screenings

Myopia and visual acuity impairment: a comparative study of Greek and Bulgarian school children

Percepção de pais de escolares da 1ª série do ensino fundamental a respeito da campanha "Olho no Olho" 2000, na cidade de Maceió - Alagoas

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