Vision and eye health in children 36 to <72 months: proposed data system.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This article provides a rationale for developing an integrated data system for recording vision screening and eye care follow-up outcomes in preschool-aged children. The recommendations were developed by the National Expert Panel to the National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness and funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services. Guidance is provided regarding specific elements to be included, as well as the characteristics and architecture of such a data system. Vision screening for preschool-aged children is endorsed by many organizations concerned with children's health issues. Currently, there is a lack of data on the proportion of children scre

SUBMITTER: Hartmann EE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4274341 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature