NOTE: Even in cases where a child has failed the hearing screenings due to medical conditions (e.g., colds, sinus infections, cerumen [earwax], or otitis media [inflammation of the middle ear]), the comprehensive evaluation must be completed. Vision Screening and Evaluation School-Based Vision Screening Vision screenings should be conducted by a licensed professional who has been trained to administer vision screenings and to use vision screening equipment and/or instruments appropriately, such as a school nurse. Administration of first school-based vision screening. To screen children for potential vision difficulties, conduct a screening with the right eye, left eye, and both eyes. If the child wears glasses, then the glasses should be worn during screening. Appropriate Measures for Appropriate Measures for Grades Ages Near-sightedness Far-sightedness PreK to 3-5 years Near vision chart Snellen “E” 4th Grade Hand Chart* Other appropriate eye charts* 5th Grade 6-20 years +2.00 lens** Snellen “E” to Alphabet Chart* 12th Grade * Other instruments may be used, but the scores must be stated in ** It is strongly recommended that no vision testing machine be used for Snellen equivalents. screening children before the 5th grade. Record the results of the vision screening on the Hearing/Vision Screening Report: Part I-B or a similar form. NOTE: If a child cannot be conditioned to respond to a vision screening, a developmentally appropriate quantitative description of the vision must be completed by an individual who (a) child’s works with the child, (b) has knowledge of the vision, and (c) is trained in recognizing child’s developmentally appropriate visual behavior. Use Hearing/Vision Screening Report: Part II-B or a similar form to record the quantitative description. If the student is not able to be conditioned for the vision screening after 2 attempts and Part II of the vision screening report is completed, the student must be referred to a qualified examiner for further evaluation before the comprehensive assessment can continue. If the child demonstrates acceptable near vision Results of first school-based vision screening. for both eyes, and far vision in both eyes and each individual eye, record the far vision acuities child’s
NOTE: Even in cases where a child has failed the hearing screenings due to medical conditions (e.g., colds, sinus infections, cerumen [earwax], or otitis media [inflammation of the middle ear]), the comprehensive evaluation must be completed. Vision Screening and Evaluation School-Based Vision Screening Vision screenings should be conducted by a licensed professional who has been trained to administer vision screenings and to use vision screening equipment and/or instruments appropriately, such as a school nurse. Administration of first school-based vision screening. To screen children for potential vision difficulties, conduct a screening with the right eye, left eye, and both eyes. If the child wears glasses, then the glasses should be worn during screening. Grades Appropriate Measures for Near-sightedness Ages Appropriate Measures for Far-sightedness PreK to 4th Grade Snellen “E” Hand Chart* Other appropriate eye charts* 3-5 years Near vision chart 5th Grade to 12th Grade Snellen “E” Alphabet Chart* 6-20 years +2.00 lens** * Other instruments may be used, but the scores must be stated in Snellen equivalents. ** It is strongly recommended that no vision testing machine be used for screening children before the 5th grade. Record the results of the vision screening on the Hearing/Vision Screening Report: Part I-B or a similar form. NOTE: If a child cannot be conditioned to respond to a vision screening, a developmentally appropriate quantitative description of the child’s vision must be completed by an individual who (a) works with the child, (b) has knowledge of the child’s vision, and (c) is trained in recognizing developmentally appropriate visual behavior. Use Hearing/Vision Screening Report: Part II-B or a similar form to record the quantitative description. If the student is not able to be conditioned for the vision screening after 2 attempts and Part II of the vision screening report is completed, the student must be referred to a qualified examiner for further evaluation before the comprehensive assessment can continue. Results of first school-based vision screening. If the child demonstrates acceptable near vision for both eyes, and far vision in both eyes and each individual eye, record the child’s far vision acuities