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Published on: July 9, 2016
Exploring Parental Views of Remote Vision Testing in Children.
Kiran Pannu-Dhillon1, Ahalya Subramanian1, Miriam Conway1
1City St Georges University London, United Kingdom.
The British and Irish Orthoptic Journal
|July 14, 2026
Summary
Parents in the UK see benefits in remote vision testing for children, like convenience, but want professional guidance to ensure accuracy. Training and support are key for successful at-home eye exams.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Digital Health
- Paediatric Care
Background:
- Digital technologies enable remote vision testing via apps on various devices.
- This allows for vision assessments outside traditional clinical settings.
- Parental attitudes in the UK towards at-home paediatric vision testing are largely unknown.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore UK parents' perceptions of at-home remote vision testing for young children.
- To identify perceived benefits and challenges of this approach.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using two online focus groups with parents of children aged 4-8.
- Focus group data was recorded, transcribed, and thematically coded.
Main Results:
- Key themes included trust, child demographics, need for professional support, digital factors, and appointment frequency.
- Parents desired training for confidence and skill in remote testing.
- Benefits: reduced travel, time off work/school, flexibility. Challenges: accuracy, occlusion, app use, requiring guidance and virtual supervision.
Conclusions:
- Remote vision testing can be a viable alternative to clinic visits with adequate parent training and support.
- Concerns about reliability, especially for younger children, were noted.
- Professional involvement (in-person or virtual) is preferred for accuracy, reassurance, and follow-up.
