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PUBLIC HEALTH - CHILDREN'S ISSUES

Vision Screening for Children

RESOLVED, That the North Carolina Medical Society supports age-appropriate vision screening using evidence-informed guidelines for all children. Comprehensive examinations should be provided for those who are referred for follow-up care due to concerns identified by the vision screening or who are unable to be screened.

(Substitute Resolution 22-2005, adopted as amended 10/16/2005)
(revised, Report J-2010, Item 3-19, adopted 10/24/2010) (reaffirmed, NCMS Policy Review 2015 Report, Item 82, adopted 10/24/2015)