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The future of vision screening

D W Davidson

    Journal of the American Optometric Association
    |April 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    This paper reviews school vision screening, discussing national standards and governmental activity. It argues for training school nurses to expand their role in comprehensive vision screening programs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Optometry
    • Pediatric Healthcare

    Background:

    • Recent federal legislation has spurred debate on the future of vision screening.
    • There is a growing call for national standards for school vision screening.
    • Current practices and future needs require re-evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the philosophy and justification for school vision screening.
    • To provide an update on governmental activities related to vision screening.
    • To explore the feasibility of a nationwide school vision screening program.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of existing vision screening philosophies and justifications.
    • Analysis of current governmental policies and legislative activities.

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  • Discussion on manpower requirements and training needs for implementation.

    • Main Results:

    • Optometric recommendations advocate for national vision screening standards for children.
    • Governmental activity indicates a trend towards comprehensive health planning.
    • The existing manpower may be insufficient for a nationwide program.

    Conclusions:

    • School vision screening requires a defined philosophy and justification.
    • Federal legislative activity necessitates updated approaches to vision screening.
    • School nurse practitioners are well-positioned to assume an expanded role in comprehensive vision screening.