Results of a vision screening program: an initial study.
BACKGROUND
More than 100 children between the ages of 5 and 13 years (grades K through 6) were screened with the New York State Optometric Association vision screening battery.


METHODS
A comparison between regular and special education referral rates was performed. Two groups of tests were established: acuity testing and functional testing. A comparison of the failure rates of these two groups was also analyzed.


RESULTS
This study revealed that although the referral rate between the two populations showed no statistical difference, the particular "group" of tests failed differed significantly.


CONCLUSIONS
Although no conclusions can be drawn from these numbers as the sample was not varied enough, further screenings in different geographical and socioeconomic areas need to be performed to determine the validity of this trend.
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004519:Education, Special; D006801:Humans; D009519:New York City; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D015351:Vision Screening