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Screening for Reduced Visual Acuity and Referral in Children

CBE ID
2721e
Project
EENT Endorsement Maintenance
Endorsed
Endorsement and Maintenance (E&M) Cycle
Full Year 2014
Is Under Review
No
Measure Description

The percentage of children who received visual acuity screening at least once by their 6th birthday; and if necessary, were referred appropriately.

  • Measure Type
    Process
    Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
    Yes
    Level Of Analysis
    Clinician: Group/Practice
    Clinician: Individual
    Care Setting
    Outpatient Services
    Numerator

    Children who received visual acuity screening to detect the presence of vision problems between their 3rd and 6th birthdays, and if necessary, were referred to an eye care specialist.

    Denominator

    Children who turn 6 years of age during the measurement period and who had a least one visit during the measurement period.

    Exclusions

    Children with an active diagnosis of amblyopia or blindness during the measurement period.

    Testing Data Sources
    Other Data Source
  • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
    Approval for Trial Use Removed EENT Endorsement Maintenance Project 2014
    Initial Endorsement
    Endorsement Status
    Approval for Trial Use Removed
    Last Updated
    Removal Date