Vision Screening

Children Post Newborn Through 20 Years of Age

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Vision Screening Training program provides the necessary skills to identify children in need of further diagnosis and treatment.

The website is for programs such as:

• Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC)
• Early Learning Programs (including Early Head Start and Head Start)
• Early Childhood Screening
• School programs
• Other wellness programs that screen children's hearing and vision

Vision screening is the most practical approach to identify children in need of professional services. Early identification and treatment can prevent or alleviate many of the problems that result from impaired vision.

The MDH vision screening recommendations found on this website are for screening children post newborn through 20 years of age. In addition to resources found on these MDH webpages, screening programs may refer to these documents:

• Vision Screening Training Manual (PDF) - This manual describes all vision screening procedures in detail and is used by screening programs and clinics in Minnesota. The content of this manual is also included throughout this Vision Screening website.
• Minnesota Vision Screening Guidelines for Children Post Newborn through 20 Years of Age (PDF) - This provides an overview of the 2015 updated guidelines, based on national guidelines and expert opinion.
• Equipment for Visual Acuity Screening (PDF)