Vision Screening Across the World

Abstract

Introduction

Pediatric vision screening is a global need. The International Orthoptic Association (IOA), comprised of fifteen full member countries and five associate member countries, is an excellent source of information to determine the current state of international vision screening efforts globally.

Methods

An e-mail survey was sent to representatives of member countries of the IOA.

Results

Of the eighteen surveys returned, 89% of countries have pediatric vision screening programs, 44% have a national program, 56% are government funded, and 28% are obligatory.

Conclusion

This survey sheds light on the state of international pediatric vision screening. Countries may use this information to help develop new methods and improve existing ones in order to enhance vision screening globally.

• vision screening
• orthoptics
• amblyopia
• strabismus