Abstract

GARCIA AGUADO, J.  and  GRUPO PREVINFAD/PAPPS INFANCIA Y ADOLESCENCIA et al. Visual screening (part 1). Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria [online]. 2014, vol.16, n.64, pp.e173-e194. ISSN 1139-7632.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1139-76322014000500016.

In this paper the recommendations of PrevInfad on visual screening in children are reviewed. The health benefits of early detection, and the validity and safety of the screening tests are analyzed as well as treatment effectivity, potential risks of early diagnosis and treatment of the detected problems. PrevInfad recommends including eye inspection and red reflex test in the health visits of the first 6 month of life, as well as the detection of visual impairments (amblyopia, strabismus and refraction errors) at 3-5 years of age. Evidence to assess the balance between risks and benefits of reduced visual acuity screening in children 6 to 14 years old is insufficient. Due to its extent, the text has been divided into two parts. We present in this paper the first of them.

Keywords : Screening; Visual impairments; Amblyopia; Visual acuity.

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