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Vision screening project--Eilat, Israel.

H L Moss

    Journal of the American Optometric Association
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    A simplified vision screening program effectively identified vision issues in young children. This early detection approach, utilizing a modified clinical technique, proved highly successful in a community setting.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Public Health
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Vision impairment in young children can significantly impact development and learning.
    • Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing pediatric vision disorders.
    • Community-based vision screening programs are essential for identifying at-risk children.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and implement an effective vision screening program for preschool-aged children.
    • To adapt existing vision screening methods for a specific community context.
    • To evaluate the efficacy and referral rates of a simplified vision screening procedure.

    Main Methods:

    • A modified clinical technique was adapted for a simplified, two-minute vision screening procedure.
    • The program screened 1,522 children aged one to six in Eilat, Israel.
    • Collaboration involved Yosepthal Hospital, public health nurses, and the Eilat school system.

    Main Results:

    • The simplified vision screening procedure proved highly effective in practice.
    • A low overall referral rate of 7.5% was observed.
    • Early and careful attention to children's vision was likely a contributing factor to the low referral rate.

    Conclusions:

    • Professionally conducted vision screening programs are necessary for early detection.
    • A modified clinical screening procedure offers a valuable and efficient approach.
    • Community-based programs with multi-sectoral cooperation are vital for pediatric eye health.

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