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Lay vision screening program effective in Oregon
SAN FRANCISCO — A vision screening program implemented statewide in Oregon using a model recommended by Prevent Blindness America has been effective in identifying preschool children in need of vision care, according to a poster presentation here.
"The Oregon program is an accurate method to detect children with eye disease," David T. Wheeler, MD, and colleagues said in a poster at the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus meeting. "Ensuring compliance with comprehensive exams for failed screenings is critical to program success."
Of the 2,017 children screened in the program, 84% passed, 11% were referred for follow-up and 5% could not be screened. Of those referred, data was obtained on 212 out of 225 children. The authors noted a strong correlation between screening and exam results.
Volunteers screened children aged 3 to 5 years with Lea symbols or HOTV letters and the Random Dot E, according to Dr. Wheeler.