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Peer reviewedBailey, N.; And Others – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1989
Vision of 116 students, ages 6-19, with Down syndrome in the Brisbane (Australia) area was screened. Non-cycloplegic retinoscopy successfully assessed all the students for refractive error. Of the 99 children in special schools, about half did not show significant refractive error but 30 percent were farsighted, 14 percent nearsighted, and 21…
Descriptors: Downs Syndrome, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Handicap Identification
Peer reviewedHofstetter, H. W. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1991
Low vision children (ages 4-19, n=137) were screened, and 77 percent were advised to have comprehensive clinical evaluations or ophthalmology services. The visual capability of the referred children was determined, low vision aids were prescribed for 56 children, and the degree of successful utilization of aids was evaluated. (JDD)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Equipment Utilization
