Early Childhood Screening

Ann Crampton, DipAppSc(Cumb), DOBA

A screening programme at Early Childhood Centres has resulted in 12% of children seen by the orthoptist at the request of the nursing staff being referred for further ophthalmic consultation. The reasons for referral included squint, suspected reduced visual acuity, ocular muscle imbalance, external pathology or a significant family history of eye problems.