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Early Identification of Visual Deficits in Children in Northern Ireland: A Critical Need

In Northern Ireland, early identification of visual deficits, particularly refractive errors requiring glasses, is crucial for children's development. Local data indicate a high prevalence of such issues among children, impacting educational outcomes. To achieve the best visual results and eliminate educational barriers, children must undergo comprehensive eye examinations. However, many parents do not access General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) eye exams due to various concerns. This document discusses the role of optometrists in school vision screening and strategies for improving access and communication.

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Early Identification of Visual Deficits in Children in Northern Ireland: A Critical Need

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  1. Children’s Services

  2. what do children in NI need? • early identification of visual deficits, including refractive error (need for glasses)

  3. local data reveals NI children have high prevalence of refractive error 1 2 1 O’Donoghue et al British Journal of Ophthalmology (2010a,b) 2 Ip et al Eye (2008a)

  4. what do children in NI need? • early identification of visual deficits, including refractive error (need for glasses)

  5. what do children in NI need? • early identification of visual deficits, including refractive error (need for glasses) • best visual outcome • remove educational barriers

  6. what do children in NI need? • early identification of visual deficits, including refractive error (need for glasses) • best visual outcome • remove educational barriers • full eye examination required • to identify refractive error

  7. why don’t parents access GOS eye examination?

  8. why don’t parents access GOS eye examination? • importance of dental care understood

  9. why don’t parents access GOS eye examination? • importance of dental care understood • current DHSSPS literature doesn’t validate GOS eye exam

  10. why don’t parents access GOS eye examination? • importance of dental care understood • current DHSSPS literature doesn’t validate GOS eye exam • role for the Children’s Eye Care Advisory Group?

  11. can optometrists contribute to the School Vision Screening pathway? ‘fails’ sent to primary care optometrists working within agreed protocols and clinical care pathway

  12. can optometrists contribute to the School Vision Screening pathway? • concerns .......

  13. concerns ....... benefits ....... local and accessible for users quicker release secondary care capacity reduced costs? can optometrists contribute to the School Vision Screening pathway?

  14. can optometrists contribute to the School Vision Screening pathway? concerns ....... benefits ....... local and accessible for users quicker release secondary care capacity reduced costs? communication and trust important

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