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. 1986 Jan;70(1):16-21.
doi: 10.1136/bjo.70.1.16.

Screening for visual defects in preschoolchildren

R M Ingram, W W Holland, C Walker, J M Wilson, P E Arnold, S Dally

Screening for visual defects in preschoolchildren

R M Ingram et al. Br J Ophthalmol. 1986 Jan.

Abstract

There is no evidence to support the suggestion that a widespread programme of vision screening at age 3 1/2 should be instituted. Some of the practical problems and defects of such a programme are outlined. If the issues raised are to be resolved by further research, identification of preschoolchildren who have visual problems will be facilitated by a screening procedure involving refraction and possibly a cover test.

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