Research Study2024

Results of Outreach Referral Program After Failed In-School Eye Examinations

Tucker, Kayla; Erzurum, Sergul Ayse; Kuraan, Tahir

Vision/Eye Care
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Why this matters

School vision programs lose children between a failed exam and treatment, which is what an outreach referral program is meant to fix. A brief report describes education and scheduling assistance for children who failed in-school eye examinations, though the abstract does not give the completion numbers.

Authors
Tucker, Kayla; Erzurum, Sergul Ayse; Kuraan, Tahir
Journal
Ohio Journal of Public Health
Year
2024
Study design
Program Description/Commentary
Setting
Urban
Population
Children/Adolescents
Outcome domain
Clinical Outcomes
Type of organization
Nonprofit

Abstract

This study demonstrates the importance of in-school vision examinations and the value of an outreach referral program which includes education and assistance with scheduling appointments for children who fail in-school eye examinations.

Cite this study:Tucker, Kayla; Erzurum, Sergul Ayse; Kuraan, Tahir (2024). Results of Outreach Referral Program After Failed In-School Eye Examinations. Ohio Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.18061/ojph.v7i1.9904
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