Abstract: The Snellen visual acuity test, currently used for vision screening in New Zealand schools, fails to detect large numbers of children in need of visual care.This study outlines an alternative screening method, the Auckland University (AU) test battery. This comprises a STYCAR‐based distance visual acuity test, a plus sphere test, and a random‐dot stereoscopic test at the reading distance. The test battery is designed for use by non‐professional personnel.The Snellen test and the AU test battery were used to screen 899 children from four Auckland primary schools. Efficiency of the two tests was evaluated on the basis of clinical examinations of all children referred by the screening, and a randomly selected control group of 10% of the children. The efficiency of the AU test battery was considerably greater than that of the Snellen test in detecting those children in need of professional visual examination. Further advantages of the AU test battery were its economy and ease of administration.
Publication Year: 1979
Publication Date: 1979-09-01
Language: en
Type: article
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