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Role of optometry school in single day large scale school vision testing
N Anuradha1, Krishnakumar Ramani2
1Elite School of Optometry, Sastra University 8, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Oman Journal of Ophthalmology
|February 25, 2015
Summary
A single-day school vision testing strategy, involving optometry students, efficiently screened 12,448 children for refractive errors. This approach allows for large-scale vision screening in a short timeframe.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry
- Public Health
Background:
- Traditional school vision testing is time-intensive.
- Refractive errors are a key target for school vision screening.
- Efficient methods are needed for large-scale vision assessments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel, single-day approach for large-scale school vision testing.
- To assess the feasibility of implementing a rapid vision screening program.
Main Methods:
- A one-day vision testing strategy was executed across 51 schools.
- 123 participants, including optometry students and optometrists, conducted screenings.
- Services included basic screening, refraction, and referrals for ocular issues.
Main Results:
- 12,448 children were screened, with 3.37% identified with refractive errors.
- Refractive errors were detected across all educational levels.
- 2.12% of children required further ocular evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Schools of optometry can effectively implement single-day, large-scale vision testing.
- This strategy significantly increases the number of children reached for vision screening.
- The approach demonstrates a viable model for efficient school vision health programs.
