The US Preventive Services Task Force concludes that current evidence is insufficient to determine the benefits and harms of visual acuity screening for the improvement of outcomes in older adults.

Task force calls for more research to determine value of screening in primary care.

Screening for amblyopia typically consists of visual acuity screening—where patients are asked to read letters on a chart—along with an examination to detect cataract, problems with eye ...

The end of summer means back-to-school season for families across the country. As parents shop for new backpacks and clothes, ...

Need new glasses? Online eye exams and vision tests offer a convenient way to get a glasses prescription. Doctors explain whether these services are worth trying.

Research published in JAMA Ophthalmology supports the continued implementation of preschool-based vision screening programs, as nearly 3 of 4 preschool students consistently wore their glasses at ...

Anyone who failed the screening would be referred to a vision specialist for further evaluation before proceeding with license renewal. The visual acuity standard in Kentucky is 20/40 or better.

Health Team Vision screening helps identify child's rare eye condition Most of 9-year-old Sara Katherine Sills' favorite things to do involve her vision.

A new 15-minute tool to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems has been launched by researchers from Durham and Oxford universities.