New Mexico State
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Summary of the New Mexico State Guidelines
1. Required Screenings
The state of New Mexico mandates vision screenings across specific age groups to support early detection and intervention of vision problems in children.
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Distance Visual Acuity:
- Ages 3–5: Passing is 20/40. Refer if either eye tests 20/50 or worse, or there is a one-line difference between eyes.
- Ages 6 and older: Passing is 20/30. Refer if either eye tests 20/40 or worse, or there is a one-line difference between eyes.
- Ocular Alignment: Performed once within target grades. Passing requires successful identification of the test object. Referral is made upon failure.
- Color Vision: Required once in target grades. If a child fails, parents are notified. Referral is optional.
- Instrument-Based Screening (Photoscreening): Used in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade.
2. Screening Referral Criteria (Criteria for Passing Vision Test)
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Visual Acuity:
- Ages 3–5: Pass at 20/40; refer at 20/50 or worse.
- Ages 6+: Pass at 20/30; refer at 20/40 or worse.
- Referral: Also required if there's a one-line difference or more between the eyes.
- Ocular Alignment: Referral for failure to identify the test object.
- Color Vision: Notify parents upon failure; referral is optional.
3. Children Who Should Bypass Screening
- Children already under the care of an eye care provider.
- Children with diagnosed vision conditions.
- Children wearing corrective lenses and currently being monitored.
4. Required Tools OR Important Changes to Tools Used/Discontinued
Required Tools:
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Distance Visual Acuity Charts:
- Snellen Letter Charts
- HOTV Charts (Linear/Crowding Bar)
- LEA SYMBOLS® Charts (Linear/Crowding Bar)
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Ocular Alignment:
- Random Dot “E” (preferred)
- Stereo Fly or Butterfly Tests
- Randot Preschool Stereoacuity
- Color Vision Testing: Standard color vision charts (e.g., Ishihara Test)
- Instrument-Based Screening Devices: Plusoptix S12C Vision Screener for Pre-K through 1st grade
GLD-Vision® Updates:
- Includes assessments of visual acuity, depth perception, and color vision
- Minimizes need for certified screening personnel
- Interactive, digitized platform reduces errors and prevents chart memorization