A Comprehensive Overview of Vision Screening Programmes across 46 Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To describe and compare vision screening programmes and identify variance in number and type of tests used, timing of screening, personnel involved, monitoring and funding to be used as data for optimising, disinvesting or implementing future screening programmes.

Methods

A questionnaire consisting of nine domains: demography & epidemiology, administration & general background, existing screening, coverage & attendance, tests, follow-up & diagnosis, treatment, cost & benefit and adverse effects was completed by Country Representatives (CRs) recruited from 47 countries.

Results

The questionnaire was sufficiently completed for 46 Countries: 42 European countries, China, India, Malawi and Rwanda. Variation of provision was found in; age of screening (0-17 years),

SUBMITTER: Carlton J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9187246 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature