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Feedback on prekindergarteners failing vision screenings
American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics
|October 1, 1981
Summary
This study reviewed 35 prekindergarteners who failed vision screening. Many children received no treatment after retesting, highlighting potential issues in vision care follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Vision Screening
Background:
- Previous research established baseline vision screening data for prekindergarteners.
- A cohort of 651 children underwent initial random vision screening.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare initial vision screening failures with retesting outcomes.
- To identify treatment gaps and discrepancies in pediatric vision care.
Main Methods:
- Follow-up analysis of 35 prekindergarteners who initially failed vision screening.
- Retesting and disposition tracking for children identified with potential vision deficits.
Main Results:
- 91.4% of children who failed were accounted for; 80% were retested.
- 40% of retested children received no treatment.
- 11.4% of children who failed were not retested.
Conclusions:
- Significant gaps exist in the follow-up and treatment of prekindergarteners with failed vision screenings.
- Recommendations are provided to address discrepancies between screening and retesting results and improve pediatric vision care pathways.