Section 4Sec./Art. 4

Program Objectives. - The objectives of the NVSP are:

(a) To conduct a simple vision screening test on kindergarten pupils through trained teachers and health personnel and identify pupils with possible visual problems;

(b) To identify early childhood visual problems;

(c) To provide immediate attention to visually impaired kindergarten pupils and create referral system so that they may be checked and treated by eye care practitioners;

(d) To develop a vision screening results database for all kindergarten pupils;

(e) To conduct continuing research on the state of visual impairment among kindergarten pupils.