Development and Evaluation of a New Self-Administered Near Visual Acuity Chart: Accuracy and Feasibility of Usage.

: Visual acuity (VA) assessments are crucial in ophthalmology but traditionally rely on in-clinic evaluations. The emergence of telemedicine has spurred interest in creating dependable self-administered VA tests for use beyond standard clinical environments. This study evaluated the practicality and validity of a self-administered near VA card test against traditional Snellen and Rosenbaum Pocket Vision Screener (RPVS) methods for home monitoring and enhancing clinical workflow.

Adherence to referrals from preschool vision screening and identification of barriers for non-adherence in Israel.

Clinical Relevance: Preschool vision screening is essential for the early detection and treatment of eye and vision problems.

Background: The rate of parental adherence to referrals for comprehensive examination was assessed and factors and potential barriers associated with adherence were identified.

Methods: In a prospective cohort study design, parents were offered to bring their 3-6 year old aged children to free-of-charge vision screening tests at community-based Mother Child Health Centers.