The NYSOA vision screening battery--a total approach.

A vision screening battery has been developed by a project team of the New York Optometric Association. This battery screens those visual skills that are important to the academic task demands. This battery is so organized that it can be utilized without the need of a vision care professional. A pre-pilot study was conducted by the New York State Optometric Association and the New York State Educational Department. This battery was a far more sensitive detector of visual problems related to learning than the Snellen alone. This battery was efficiently and effectively utilized by educators and parents without the need of a vision care professional. The battery and statistical study are discussed.