Direct Referral to an Eye Care Professional
Children at high risk of vision disorders should bypass screening and be referred directly to an eye care professional
- Children born before 32 weeks of gestation
- Children with neurodevelopmental disorders
- Children with systemic diseases associated with vision problems
- Children who have a first degree relative with strabismus or amblyopia
- Children with noticeable abnormalities such as crossed eyes (strabismus) or droopy eyelids (ptosis)
- Children whose parents are concerned about their vision