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Screening for Reduced Visual Acuity and Referral in Children

CBE ID
2721e
1.4 Project
EENT Endorsement Maintenance
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Approval for Trial Use Removed
E&M Cycle
Full Year 2014
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

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

    • 1.14 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.

    • 1.15 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.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Approval for Trial Use Removed EENT Endorsement Maintenance Project 2014
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date