SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2005
Screening for correctable visual acuity deficits in school-age children and adolescents.
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- Vision screening for correctable visual acuity deficits in school-age children and adolescents.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018Pooled it
- Determinants of Health Care Needs in Relation to Vision Correction among Adolescents in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Simplified updates on the pathophysiology and recent developments in the treatment of amblyopia: A review.Indian journal of ophthalmology · 2019Review
- A review of paediatric vision screening protocols and guidelines.International journal of ophthalmology · 2019Review
- A situational analysis of eye care services in Swaziland.Journal of public health in Africa · 2018Article
- Prevalence of Refractive Errors and Number Needed to Screen among Rural High School Children in Southern India: A Cross-sectional Study.Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR · 2017Article
- Parent, Teacher, and Student Perspectives on How Corrective Lenses Improve Child Wellbeing and School Function.Maternal and child health journal · 2016Article
- Reducing visual deficits caused by refractive errors in school and preschool children: results of a pilot school program in the Andean region of Apurimac, Peru.Global health action · 2014Article
- How to help children with neurodevelopmental and visual problems: a scoping review.The British journal of ophthalmology · 2014Article
- Magnitude and determinants of refractive error among school children of two districts of Kathmandu, Nepal.Oman journal of ophthalmology · 2013Article
- Prevalence and pattern of refractive errors among primary school children in Al Hassa , Saudi Arabia.Global journal of health science · 2012Article
- Juvenile myopia progression, risk factors and interventions.Saudi journal of ophthalmology : official journal of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society · 2012Article
- Prevalence and associated sociodemographic factors of myopia in Korean children: the 2005 third Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES III).Japanese journal of ophthalmology · 2012Article
- Vision and hearing screening in school settings: Reducing barriers to children's achievement.Paediatrics & child health · 2011Article
- Prevalence of refractive errors among pre-school children at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Saudi journal of ophthalmology : official journal of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society · 2010Article
- Vision screening in infants, children and youth.Paediatrics & child health · 2009Article
- Vision screening in children: Is 7-9 years of age a threshold for visual impairment?Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
- Prevalence of correctable visual impairment in primary school children in Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia.Journal of optometryArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAlthough the benefits of vision screening seem intuitive, the value of such programmes in junior and senior schools has been questioned. In addition to this there exists a lack of clarity regarding the optimum age, and frequency at which to carry out screening.
objectivesThe objective of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of vision screening programmes carried out in schools in reducing the prevalence of undetected, correctable visual acuity deficits due to refractive error in school-age children. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials - CENTRAL (which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Trials Register) on The Cochrane Library (Issue 3 2004), MEDLINE (1966 to August 2004) and EMBASE (1980 to August 2004). No language or date restrictions were placed on these searches. To date it has not been possible to carry out any manual searches but it is hoped to include these in a future update. SELECTION CRITERIA: We planned to include randomised controlled trials including randomised cluster controlled trials. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two reviewers independently assessed study abstracts identified by the electronic searches. No trials were identified that met the inclusion criteria. MAIN
resultsAs no trials were identified, no formal analysis was performed. A narrative synthesis of other retrieved studies was undertaken in order to explain current practice. AUTHORS'
conclusionsAt present there are no robust trials available that allow the benefits of school vision screening to be measured. The disadvantage of attending school with a visual acuity deficit also needs to be quantified. The impact of a screening programme will depend on the geographical, and socio-economic setting in which it is conducted. There is therefore clearly a need for well planned randomised controlled trials, in various settings, to be undertaken so that the potential benefits and harms of vision screening can be measured.
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