Division of Ophthalmology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Research Article
Vision Outcomes of a Vision Screening Program among Schoolchildren in Zimba, Zambia
Author(s): Jordan J. Huang*, Jaxon J. Huang*, Joshua M. Huang, Paul Y.C. Huang, Andrea K. Steeves, Stephen Y.L. Huang, Katherine Y.C. Huang, Brighton Kamuteku, Belita Zulu, William F. Astle, John T. Huang and Peter T. Huang
BACKGROUND
Development of the visual cortex is complete at the age of 8 to 10 years old. Impairment of vision during childhood can hamper a child’s intellectual and behavioural growth and impact future success. Particularly within the remote, rural regions of Zimba, Zambia, access to routine childhood eye checkups is limited due to factors such as lack of healthcare access, low financial resources to fund eyecare interventions, and remotely located eye clinics. Specifically, a school-mandated vision screening program may help bridge these potential barriers to eye care and reduce the incidence of unidentified vision impairment amongst schoolchildren. Further, the establishment of a vision screening program amongst school children shows great promise as an efficient and cost-effective method of detecting treatable visual impairment. The purpose of this .. View More»
