Optometry & Vision Science

Vision screening

Vision screening is an efficient and profitable method used to identify children with visual impairment or eye conditions that are lead to vision loss.  Vision screening is new efficient and cost effective than a complete examination on every child. About 2 to 4% of children have an eye problem that requires treatment, so it is not practical to perform a comprehensive eye examination on every child.  Some difficulties are missed on a one-time comprehensive eye examination, so it is preferable to have several screenings performed over time. A new report published in the Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) describes the effectiveness of a new computer-based vision-screening test, the Jaeb Visual Acuity Screener (JVAS). It is right for use in schools and pediatrician’s offices.