Implementation of Instrument-Based Vision Screening for Preschool-Age Children in Primary Care

CONCLUSIONS: Instrument-based vision screening for preschool-aged children can be effectively implemented into primary care practice, results in substantially improved rates of completed vision screening at well-child visits, and may result in a reduction in unnecessary referrals to eye care specialists. Additional research is needed regarding how best to overcome barriers to the widespread use of this technology in pediatric primary care settings, as well as its longer-term effect on referrals and the prevalence of amblyopia.

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/140/1/e20163745?rss=1

Source: PEDIATRICS - June 30, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Modest, J. R., Majzoub, K. M., Moore, B., Bhambhani, V., McLaughlin, S. R., Vernacchio, L. Tags: Community Pediatrics, Bright Futures, Ophthalmology Quality Report Source Type: research