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H. F. A.

Arch Ophthalmol. 1964;72(2):151-152.

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One of the major trends in preventive ophthalmology during the past decade has been the screening of preschool children for amblyopia and refractive errors. This anticipates school vision and hearing testing programs which are carried on by many state departments of public health, and which have proved their value over the years. The value of preschool color vision screening, described elsewhere in this issue, should be considered by ophthalmologists who feel responsible for the best interests of children in their communities. A rate of 3% defective color vision justifies purchase of the necessary equipment by a school district for testing children early in the first-grade year or in kindergarten.

Color vision testing is widely neglected by ophthalmologists in their offices. Experience with the Hardy-Rand-Rittler plates and the New London Easel Lamp shows that testing can be done effectively by the mothers of children who are waiting to be seen or . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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