Idaho State
|
Tiempo de lectura 1 min
Summary of the Idaho State Guidelines
1. Required Screenings
Distance Visual Acuity (Optotype-Based)
- Ages 3โ5: Use single, surrounded optotype flip charts at 5 feet or flip charts with crowded lines at 10 feet.
- Best practice charts include LEA SYMBOLSยฎ and HOTV letters.
-
Pass Criteria:
- 3 years: 20/50 line
- 4โ5 years: 20/40 line
- Ages 6+: Use Sloan Letters or LEA Numbersยฎ charts at 10 feet.
- Pass Criteria: Majority of optotypes on 20/32 line with each eye.
Near Vision Screening
- Ages 3โ5: LEA SYMBOLSยฎ or HOTV letters.
- Ages 6+: Sloan Letters or LEA Numbersยฎ with 16-inch measuring cord.
Instrument-Based Screening
- Suitable for children aged 1โ2 years and for those unable to participate in optotype-based screening.
- Devices include Welch Allyn Spot and Plusoptix S12C.
2. Screening Referral Criteria (Criteria for Passing Vision Test)
Distance Visual Acuity:
- 3 years old: Must identify the majority of optotypes on the 20/50 line.
- 4โ5 years old: Must identify the majority of optotypes on the 20/40 line.
- 6+ years old: Must identify the majority of optotypes on the 20/32 line.
Near Vision:
Similar pass criteria as above depending on age.
3. Children Who Should Bypass Screening
- Children with documented vision conditions or current vision care management.
- Children with glasses or other corrective lenses should bypass screening, as their vision is already being monitored by an eye care professional.
4. Required Tools OR Important Changes to Tools Used/Discontinued
Recommended Tools:
- LEA SYMBOLSยฎ and HOTV Charts for ages 3โ5.
- Sloan Letters or LEA Numbersยฎ Charts for ages 6 and up.
- Instrument-Based Devices for non-cooperative children or younger age groups (Welch Allyn Spot and Plusoptix S12C).
- Occluders: Frosted lens occluders, eye patches, or โLollypopโ occluders.
Disallowed Tools:
- Tissues, hands, cups, and paper occluders are unacceptable.
Not Recommended:
- Near vision, stereoacuity, and color vision screening unless specified.