Children with Additional Support Needs Risk Missing Out on Effective Vision Screening: Audit and Survey Considering Attendance Rates and Parent Reported Barriers to Service Access, including Recommendations for Improvement

Whilst the initial uptake of vision screening is high, there is a significant proportion of children with incomplete screening tests or missed follow-up appointments. Greater attention should be placed on improving accessibility of the service for children with ASN, as they may be at greater risk of missing out on appropriate eye care.