School Eye Screening Program: Disorder Identification

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Who is responsible for reviewing the daily reports from the school eye screening program?

The eye doctor

The school nurse

The hospital coordinator (correct)

The school coordinator

Which of the following students will NOT be referred for squint assessment?

Students with normal vision and no signs of squint (correct)

Students with squint associated with lazy eye

Students diagnosed with squint for the first time

Students exhibiting squint that is correctable with glasses

What is the primary reason for re-assessing students who have been tagged with potential eye disorders?

To ensure the student has the correct glasses prescription

To ensure a hospital visit for further diagnostic evaluation or treatment is indeed warranted (correct)

To ensure the student has a hospital visit scheduled

To educate the student on eye care

Which of the following is a criterion for referring a student for cycloplegic refraction?

Students diagnosed with hypermetropia during eye testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the common thread among students referred for squint assessment?

They all have some form of squint or potential squint Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the hospital visit for squint assessment?

To determine if corrective glasses or further treatment is necessary Signup and view all the answers

Which type of students are likely to undergo a hospital visit for fundoscopy?

Students suspected of having retinal diseases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions would require a hospital visit for further evaluation?

Students with trachoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind referring students with Ptosis Grade 1 & 2 to a hospital for further assessment?

For specialized examination Signup and view all the answers

Why would a student with a chalazion be referred to a hospital?

For further evaluation of the eyelid Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of referring students with low vision to a hospital?

For an in-depth vision and functional assessment Signup and view all the answers

Which students would undergo a hospital visit for fundoscopy due to a high risk of eye disease?

Highly myopic students Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for referring students with aphakia to a specialist?

For further assessments and specialized management Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a student with a squint that will be noted during the hospital visit for squint surgery?

Normal vision but presenting with a squint Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is associated with a referral to the hospital for pre-surgical evaluation?

Mature cataracts Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in coordinating hospital visits for students requiring treatment?

Initiate contact with parents or guardians for treatment consent Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of securing signed authorization for treatment by V4E?

To provide indemnity for treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is not a reason for a hospital referral for pre-surgical evaluation?

Aphakia Signup and view all the answers

Who obtains signed consent from parents for school staff to accompany the child during the hospital visit?

V4E Staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the V4E staff during the hospital visit?

To accompany the student and/or parent to the hospital Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the V4E staff reporting the results of the assessment to the hospital coordinator?

To ensure the hospital staff has the necessary information for further treatment Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for liaising with the school principals to schedule the day and date for the hospital visit?

V4E Staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the hospital representative in the hospital visit process?

To confirm the appointment details with the V4E staff Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the prescription for eyeglasses after the hospital visit?

It is communicated to the hospital coordinator Signup and view all the answers