Results of a community vision-screening program using the Spot photoscreener

Ransbarger, Kristiane M.; Dunbar, Jennifer A.; Choi, So Eun; Khazaeni, Leila M.

doi:10.1016/j.jaapos.2013.06.013

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“…Photoscreening has been shown to have high sensitivity and specificity in community and office settings. [14][15][16][17][18][19][20] Photoscreening instruments assess both eyes simultaneously and the images can be interpreted by trained operators, by a central reading center, or with computer software.…”

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Procedures for the Evaluation of the Visual System by Pediatricians

Donahue¹,

Baker²

2016

Pediatrics

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Procedures for the Evaluation of the Visual System by Pediatricians

Donahue¹,

Baker²

2016

Pediatrics

117

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“…2 Although the Spot Vision Screener 3 (Welch Allyn, Skaneateles Falls, NY) is marketed to schools, 4,5 there are few published reports evaluating its effectiveness. 6-8 Silbert and Matta 9 recently reported their experience using the Spot with the original software (v. 1.0.3), noting that performance would be expected to improve with future criteria modifications and improved software. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the newer software versions of the Spot (v. 1.1.51 and v. 2.0.16) in detecting amblyopia risk factors according to the 2013 American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Vision Screening Committee guidelines for automated vision screeners.…”

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The effectiveness of the Spot Vision Screener in detecting amblyopia risk factors

Peterseim

Papa

Wilson

et al. 2014

Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and

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Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the updated Spot Vision Screener (PediaVision, Welch Allyn, Skaneateles Falls, NY) in detecting amblyopia risk factors using the 2013 guidelines of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS). Methods In this prospective study, patients seen from June 2012 to November 2013 were tested with the Spot prior to examination by a pediatric ophthalmologist who was masked to test results. The following data were analyzed: age, subject testability, examination findings, and systemic and ocular pathology. Children were divided into three age groups to determine gold standard results according to the AAPOS guidelines. Results A total of 444 children (average age, 72 months) were included. Compared to the ophthalmologist's examination, the Spot sensitivity was 87.7% and the specificity was 75.9% in detecting amblyopia risk factors. There were no significant differences in sensitivity between the age groups, although the positive predictive value improved in the older age groups. Conclusions In our study cohort, the Spot provided good specificity and sensitivity in detecting amblyopia risk factors according 2013 AAPOS criteria, with minor improvements with updated versions.

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“…Our referral rate (27%) is both greater and less than that found in other reported programs. 3,11,12 Because automated screeners detect risk factors for amblyopia even prior to the development of pathology, this rate of referral is not unexpected. 13 Adjustments in the referral criteria in this age group have been recommended in an effort to lower referral rates and improve the PPV.…”

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Combining Automated Vision Screening With On-site Examinations in 23 Schools: ReFocus on Children Program 2012 to 2013

Peterseim¹,

Papa²,

Parades³

et al. 2015

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus

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Purpose:The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI) began the ReFocus on Children Program to assist school nurses in providing vision screening for at-risk children in the Charleston County School District in South Carolina. Methods:In 2012 to 2013, 2,750 low-income school children ages 3 to 5 years were screened using the Plusoptix Vision screener (Atlanta, GA). Further examinations were performed on 419 (56%) children referred and glasses prescribed and provided for 192 children (positive predictive value 46%). In 2013, teacher feedback questionnaires were sent to the 23 schools. Results:Teacher feedback questionnaires had a 49% response rate. Of teachers responding to the questionnaire, 70% reported the children liked wearing their glasses. Teachers provided observations of positive impact, including improved academic performance. Conclusions:Nurses appreciated that the entire process was efficient and completed in school, simplifying care and follow-up. The authors encourage partnerships between schools, nonprofit agencies, and healthcare providers to improve screening and access to comprehensive vision care for young children.

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Results of a community vision-screening program using the Spot photoscreener

Cited by 32 publications

References 9 publications

Procedures for the Evaluation of the Visual System by Pediatricians

Procedures for the Evaluation of the Visual System by Pediatricians

The effectiveness of the Spot Vision Screener in detecting amblyopia risk factors

Combining Automated Vision Screening With On-site Examinations in 23 Schools: ReFocus on Children Program 2012 to 2013

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