AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness of Spot Vision Screener on vision screening of children without cycloplegia.

METHODS: A total of 87 children(174 eyes)aged from 2～9 years old were examined with Spot Vision Screener and optometrist before cycloplegia.

RESULTS: Statistical analysis demonstrated that the cylinder diopter and axis, the equivalent spherical diopter in both eyes, and the spherical diaopter in left eye had no significant change(P>0.05). However, the spherical diaopter in right eye had statistical significance.

CONCLUSION: Spot Vision Screener is a suitable instrument in vision screening of children without cycloplegia.