Pediatric and School-Age Vision Screening in the United States

Rationale, Components, and Future Directions

Bibliographic Data

ID15717522
AuthorsChristina Ambrosino (0000-0002-0171-6815, Johns Hopkins University), Xi Dai (0000-0002-1610-3392, Johns Hopkins University), Bani Antonio‐Aguirre (0000-0003-2393-1097, Johns Hopkins University), Bani Antonio Aguirre (Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA), Megan E Collins (0000-0003-2067-0848, Johns Hopkins University, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume10
Issue3
Pages490-490
Publication date2023-03-02
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/children10030490
PMID36980048
OpenAlexW4322775548
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited35

Pediatric vision screening detects children at risk for visual conditions with the goal of connecting those in need with an eye care provider for evaluation and treatment. The primary aim for vision screening in younger children is the detection of those at risk for amblyopia, which can result in irreversible vision loss if left untreated. In older children, screening goals broaden to include the detection of risk for uncorrected refractive error. In the United States, professional organization guidelines and state-mandated requirements for vision screening vary widely across both the timing and components of screening. In this article, we describe the goals and components of pediatric vision screenings, current challenges, novel approaches to providing follow-up services through school-based vision programs, and future directions

Family medicine · Primary care · Corneal surgery and disorders · Intraocular Surgery and Lenses · Medicine · Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies · Psychology · Optometry

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