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A School-based Intervention to Diagnose and Treat Vision Problems in Elementary School Children With Reading Difficulty
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Eyeglass wearing, Orthoptic exercises, and 1 other intervention for Refractive Error and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 328 participants.
Detailed Summary
The Baltimore Reading and Eye Disease Study (BREDS) is a two year study to determine the prevalence of vision problems in an early school age population with reading difficulty. Comprehensive vision and reading tests will be administered to 400 students at participating schools in the Baltimore City Public School system. A secondary goal is to examine the impact of vision treatment on reading performance. Children with refractive error or convergence insufficiency will be provided treatment free of charge. The investigators will evaluate the impact that the treatment has on vision function and reading performance.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Children found to require eyeglasses will be given two pairs free of charge
Children found to have convergence insufficiency will be prescribed orthoptic exercises
Children found to any other eye condition will be referred to a pediatric eye care specialist