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Background:  Limited data are available on the causes of visual impairment in preschool children in New Zealand. We aimed to review demographic and visual parameters in children referred to the Ophthalmology Department, Manukau Super Clinic from vision screening programs in South Auckland.

Methods:  Retrospective medical record review of 131 children, aged three to five years, referred from community‐based vision screening programs to the Ophthalmology Department for further assessment. Medical records were reviewed to determine: the reason for referral; findings from ophthalmic assessments; treatment received; and visual acuity at the final visit. The main outcome measures were the cause of visual impairment in children referred from preschool vision screening and the visual acuity at the final follow‐up visit.

Results:  Thirty‐eight (29.0 per cent) children were discharged after their initial …