title: Achieve new vision screening objectives.
abstract: Visual impairment ranks among the top ten disabilities in the United States. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent permanent blindness in many cases. This article identifies the leading causes of visual impairment, target populations, and screening techniques for primary care. The author also provides key counseling information and valuable resources for clinicians and patients.
authors.affiliation: U.S. Army, Madigan Army Medical Center, Ft. Lewis, Wash, USA.
authors.forename: Carole
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Halle
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005133:Eye Movements; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008875:Middle Aged; D015877:Miosis; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D015351:Vision Screening / Q000379:methods*; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014794:Visual Fields