Screening for Convergence Insufficiency in School-age Children

The purpose of this study was to assess the ability of common tests of eye alignment, convergence, and accommodation to identify children with convergence insufficiency in a school screening setting.

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Key information

Conditions

Convergence Insufficiency Central Nervous System Diseases Cranial Nerve Diseases Eye Diseases Nervous System Diseases Ocular Motility Disorders

Age range

9 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

The Ohio State University College of Optometry

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

About this study

The purpose of the Screening for Convergence Insufficiency in School-age Children study was to assess the ability of common tests of eye alignment, convergence, and accommodation to identify children with convergence insufficiency in a school screening setting (where it may not be feasible to do more than one test).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age 9 to 17 years
Enrolled in participating school
Parental permission, assent
Ability to complete testing

Exclusion criteria

referral on vision screening for reduced distance visual acuity or significant uncorrected refractive error

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ohio State University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Screening Eye Coordination Study Screening for Convergence Insufficiency in School-age Children

Important dates

Study start: 2004
Primary completion: 2006
Study completion: 2008
First posted: May 11, 2007
Registry last updated: Aug 15, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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