Vision "testing"!

The aim of such a program is to detect and treat uncorrected refractive error.

It goes beyond a normal vision screening program.

The term vision "testing", not "screening", should be used in developing nations.11

Nurses, community health workers and teachers can be trained to do the VA - unaided, aided and pinhole.

The eye care professional does ophthalmoscopy and refraction.

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