Ambrosino Christina, Repka Michael X, Collins Mary Louise Z, Collins Megan E
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
J AAPOS. 2023 Apr;27(2):70-74. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2022.11.022. Epub 2023 Mar 8.
Disparities in access to pediatric vision care for school-age children remain a pressing issue in the United States. School-based vision programs (SBVPs) are regarded as a means to advance health equity, especially for disadvantaged students. While SBVPs can be beneficial, these programs are only part of the solution. Interdisciplinary collaborations are needed to strengthen the pediatric eye care delivery system and advocate for broader access to needed eye services. This discussion will frame the role of SBVPs in conjunction with research, advocacy, community engagement, and medical education to advance health equity in pediatric eye care.
在美国，学龄儿童获得儿科视力保健服务方面的差异仍然是一个紧迫的问题。基于学校的视力项目（SBVPs）被视为促进健康公平的一种手段，特别是对于处境不利的学生。虽然SBVPs可能有益，但这些项目只是解决方案的一部分。需要跨学科合作来加强儿科眼保健服务提供系统，并倡导更广泛地获得所需的眼科服务。本次讨论将阐述SBVPs在研究、宣传、社区参与和医学教育方面的作用，以促进儿科眼保健领域的健康公平。
