Automatic Referrals:
Students with the following conditions should bypass screening and receive a comprehensive, dilated eye exam:
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Observable ocular abnormalities (e.g., strabismus, ptosis)
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Neurodevelopmental disorders, hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, cognitive impairments, ADHD, or chronic conditions like diabetes and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
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Family history of strabismus or amblyopia.
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Complicated birth history, such as delivery before 32 weeks or exposure to alcohol/drugs in utero.