Structured Summary
Abstract
Application of tests and examinations to identify visual defects or vision disorders occurring in specific populations, as in school children, the elderly, etc. It is differentiated from VISION TESTS, which are given to evaluate/measure individual visual performance not related to a specific population.
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Synonyms
3 entry terms
- Screening, Vision
- Screenings, Vision
- Vision Screenings
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Aspects Covered
15 allowable subheadings
Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, organization & administration, psychology, standards, trends, veterinary.
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Indexing Annotation
on an epidemiol or population level: do not confuse with VISION TESTS on a personal level; coord with disease /diag or /epidemiol or /prev
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History Note
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Previous Indexing
- Mass Screening (1966-1988)
- Vision Tests (1966-1988)
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WW 145
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Vision Screening. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015351. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015351
- Vision Screening. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70336533