The safety and effectiveness of preschool vision screening
Institute of Health Economics
Record ID 32015001034
English
Authors' recommendations:
Though there is no doubt of the importance of all children having perfect or near-perfect functional vision, there is not sufficient rigorous evidence to conclusively evaluate the effectiveness and safety of using PSVS (universal or targeted) for the detection of vision conditions that commonly occur at an early age (before 6 years). The results from five recently published systematic reviews did not clarify the extent to which PSVS assists in reduction of the prevalence of vision conditions that commonly cause visual impairment in childhood, or if PSVS is the best method by which to reduce the prevalence of these vision conditions. Furthermore, the evidence on the potential harms of PSVS remains limited. Future well-designed research is warranted to rigorously assess the utility of PSVS.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2012
URL for published report:
http://www.ihe.ca/advanced-search/the-safety-and-effectiveness-of-preschool-vision-screening
URL for additional information:
http://www.health.alberta.ca/initiatives/health-evidence-reviews-list.html
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Child, Preschool
- Vision Screening
- Safety
- Mass Screening
- Vision Tests
Contact
Organisation Name:
Institute of Health Economics
Contact Address:
1200, 10405 – Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 3N4, Canada. Tel: +1 780 448 4881 Fax: +1 780 448 0018
Contact Name:
info@ihe.ca
Contact Email:
info@ihe.ca
Copyright:
Institute of Health Economics (IHE)
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