Abstract
The Vision First Check Program was developed in consultation with ophthalmology and optometry representatives on the provincial Vision Advisory Committee and piloted by participating optometrists in four communities in BC between January and June 1998. This preschool vision screening program provides for one vision screening for children aged two and three at no cost to the family or the Medical Services Plan of BC. The screening is by optometrists, the marketing of the program is coordinated through public health, and the data collection is coordinated through the Medical Services Plan as a no-fee item.
Résumé
Le Vision First Check Program a été élaboré de concert avec les responsables de l’ophtalmologie et de l’optométrie du comité consultatif provincial sur la vision et dirigé par les optométristes participants au sein de quatre collectivités de Colombie-Britannique entre janvier et juin 1998. Ce programme préscolaire de dépistage des troubles de la vue permet d’effectuer un dépistage chez les enfants de deux ou trois ans sans frais pour la famille ou pour le régime de santé de la C.-B. Le dépistage est effectué par des optométristes, le marketing du programme est coordonné au moyen de la santé publique et la collecte de donnée est coordonnée au moyen du régime de santé à titre d’examen gratuit.
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