Field evaluation of the Welch Allyn SureSight™ Vision Screener: Incorporating the Vision in Preschoolers study recommendations

Performance of the Plusoptix vision screener for the detection of amblyopia risk factors in children

“…In a recent study by Rowatt et al, 10 the referral criteria of the Welch Allyn SureSight vision screening tool were modified to good effect. Adjusting referral criteria for a relatively small sample size can of course lead to exaggerated changes in sensitivity and specificity.…”

Limits on improving the positive predictive value of the Welch Allyn SureSight for preschool vision screening

“…The details of the screening program have been previously described. 4 The program originally used the MTI Photoscreener (Medical Technologies, Inc., Riviera Beach, FL) exclusively but is in the process of transitioning to the SureSight. The screening (not diagnostic) mode was used.…”

Procedures for the Evaluation of the Visual System by Pediatricians

“…21,22 Handheld autorefractors use optical methods to estimate the refractive error of each eye, 1 eye at a time, and as such, are limited in their ability to detect strabismus in the absence of an abnormal refractive error. However, autorefractors remain useful in detecting anisometropia in the absence of strabismus, which is the most common cause of amblyopia undetected at an early age.…”