Did the policy statement and guidelines issued by AAP, AAO, AAPOS & AACO discuss at what ages photoscreening can have the greatest benefits as part of a wellness visit or routine physical at a pediatrician or doctor’s office?

Yes. The policy statement said, “In children younger than 3 years, few professionals can reliably determine acuity in each eye by using a vision chart. Therefore, for younger children, the preferred methodology is instrument-based detection of risk factors for amblyopia—primarily photoscreening and autorefraction.” It also noted, “Photoscreening and handheld autorefraction are recommended as an alternative to visual acuity screening with vision charts from 3 through 5 years of age.”