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True or False: Screening is a diagnostic procedure that can determine the need for glasses.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Only for those who show symptoms

  4. Only for special cases

The correct answer is: False

Screening is not a diagnostic procedure; rather, it is a preliminary assessment used to identify individuals who may need further evaluation. The main purpose of a screening is to determine whether someone is at risk for a particular condition or if they should undergo more in-depth testing. In the context of vision, screening can help identify those who might have vision problems, but it does not provide enough information to diagnose or determine the need for glasses definitively. A true diagnostic procedure would involve comprehensive tests performed by an eye care professional to assess visual acuity, eye health, and any refractive errors that might necessitate corrective lenses. Thus, the statement that screening is a diagnostic procedure is false, making the correct answer "B."