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The article reports on the methods used to screen children for vision disorders in the U.S. There are no simple answers to the most fundamental questions about children's eye screening. However, recent studies are generating data that could provide validation of screening technologies and address questions such as the appropriate age for screening.

Discusses the benefit of photoscreening to detect problems that cause amblyopia in children. Detection rate for children referred for a suggested diagnosis of astigmatism; Overview of children's eye diseases that were diagnosed and treated in the United States.

Provides information on the occurrence of pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) in children. Demographics of PTC; Children included in the study; Treatment of PTC patients.

Distinguishes skew deviations from oblique muscle palsy. Attention to the direction of the cyclotorsion in the hypertropic eye as the best method of differentiating skew deviations from muscle palsy; Management of the condition; Lesions in the vertical vestibular ocular reflex pathways in the brainstem as the primary cause of skew deviations.

Discusses Sean P. Donahue and colleagues' review of volunteer-led vision screening programs for preschool children in the United States. Analysis of screening efforts conducted through the Lions Club International Foundation's Core Four Sight Preservation Grant Program; Volunteers' visit to local childcare centers to conduct the screening; Importance of paid administrative leadership in ensuring adequate rates of follow-up and referral. INSET: Take-Home Message.

Provides information on a study which dealt with photoscreening for amblyopia in preschool children in Tennessee. Percentage of preschool children that were screened for amblyopia; Questions on the utility of photoscreening for identifying preschool children with amblyopia; Benefits of photoscreening.