An interpretation of AAPOS uniform guidelines for instrument-based pediatric vision screen validation 2021

Authors: Huang Dan,  Yan Qi,  Zhu Hui,  Liu Hu
DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115989-20220412-00155
Published 2023-04-10
Cite as Chin J Exp Ophthalmol, 2023, 41(4): 388-391.

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In January 2022, after an eight-year hiatus, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) published the latest version of AAPOS uniform guidelines for instrument-based pediatric vision screen validation.Based on recent studies, the new guidelines have been updated and supplemented in many aspects, such as screening population, key points, methods and diagnosis criteria, including clinically significant refractive errors and myopia, simplified age subgroups, and adopted meridional refractive power.The updated guidelines will improve pediatric eye care, early detection of amblyopia and refractive screening, reduce excessive referral and ultimately improve the effectiveness of vision screening.In this article, the background and specific content of the updated guidelines were interpreted to guide clinical practice.

Key words:

Child; Amblyopia; Refractive errors; Myopia; Vision screening; Guidelines interpretation; American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Contributor Information

Huang Dan

Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China

Yan Qi

Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China

Zhu Hui

Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China

Liu Hu

Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China

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