Please see below a listing of the types of screenings that are recommended for each age group and the screening instruments approved for each type of test.
Screening
Instrument |
Ages
3-5 |
Ages
6-9 |
Ages
10-18 |
Screening
Notes: |
Instructions for
Use |
Lea Symbols
10' Chart |
X |
|
|
PreK and
Kindergarten |
|
Snellen Letter 10' Chart |
|
X |
X |
Use reverse side for children unable to read the English alphabet |
|
Stereopsis
Random Dot E |
X |
X |
|
Children ages
4 to 9
(up to third grade) |
|
Color Vision Test |
|
X |
X |
Test is done one time at age 6 or older. |
|
Unilateral Cover
Test |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
Screening
Machines |
|
X |
X |
Inappropriate for
3 to 5 year olds. |
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Prevent Blindness Georgia offers vision screening training using the new guidelines. For more information, contact Jenny Pomeroy at jpomeroy@pbga.org or call 404-266-3334.
Prevent Blindness Georgia also offers vision screening classes for pediatric offices using the new AAP/PBA manual. For more information, call 404-266-2020 or 1-800-477-4448.
Prevent Blindness Georgia offers Prevent Blindness America certification training for pre-k resource workers, nursing students, volunteers, and staff who will be screening exclusively in the pre-k environment. For information, contact Laurie Irby at lirby@pbga.org or 404-266-1548.
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