Purpose Amblyopia is a leading cause of vision impairment among children and young
adults. Individual studies showed significant variations in the prevalence of amblyopia in …

Objective To review interventions improving eye-care services for schoolchildren in low-and
middle-income countries. Methods We searched online databases (CINAHL, Embase® …

Amblyopia is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects at least 2% of most populations
and can lead to permanently reduced vision if not detected and treated within a specific …

Purpose Incorporating mass pediatric vision screening programs as part of a national
agenda can be challenging. This review assessed the implementation strategy of the …

Background There are limited systematic reviews on the prevalence of uncorrected
refractive errors in children. We aimed to summarize the prevalence and causes of pediatric …

Objectives To evaluate a smartphone-based application's (Peek Acuity) ability to assess
visual acuity and screen for ocular conditions in children, we compared visual acuity …

Purpose: To report vision screening results among school children in Eskisehir, Turkey.
Methods: Vision screening was performed in 7-to 8-year-old school children in November …

Background Strabismus (misalignment of the eyes) is a risk factor for impaired visual
development both of visual acuity and of stereopsis. Detection of strabismus in the …

Background Refractive error is defined as the inability of the eye to bring parallel rays of light
into focus on the retina, resulting in nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (Hyperopia) …

Purpose: To determine the sensitivity and specificity of vision screening in Iranian schools
where teachers have provided screening services for over 10 years. Methods: In a cross …