Childhood Vision Screening Why do we do it

Childhood Vision Screening Why do we do it What are we looking for When should we screen Where should we screen What should we use What do we do with the referrals

GOOD MORNING EARLY BIRDS

Why to we Screen To determine vision defects that would affect learning Need for Spectacle Correction Need for Amblyopia therapy Need for referral for other eye diseases

What are we looking for GOAL OF VISION SCREENING: Detect Abnormal Vision Risk factors to visual development Timely treatment with greatest benefit Primary Goal – DETECTION OF AMBLYOPIA Secondary Goal – NEED FOR EYEGLASSES

AMBLYOPIA Decreased vision in one eye relative to the other Congenital Cataract Crossed eyes – strabismus Unequal refractive error – one strong & one weak Detect early, treat before age 6 Little benefit after age 8

VISION CORRECTION Effects of Poor Vision in the very young Poor literacy Behavioral Disorders No participation in sports Poor socialization Others

When Should We Screen Where Should We Screen Lions should screen at any age from 6 months on Biggest benefit: 6 months to 6 years of age Day care centers/nursery schools School screenings Mall screenings

We want to avoid this!!

And have more of these!

What Should We Use Strive for the best devices available Characteristics Ease of use Durable Binocular testing Results on site provided by the unit Non threatening to the child Usable from 6 months of age on Proven high level of reliable results ** FUNDING – HOW TO PAY FOR THESE UNITS

SPOT

Plus. Optics

Where do we find the Children Registered Day Care Centers Church nurseries Malls State registries PR

Administrative Details FORMS: Parental Consent to Screen Pass/Refer Screening Report STRUCTURE District Childhood Screening Chairperson Data Tracking REFERRALS !!!!!

Permission Forms

How do you avoid this?

Referrals Have a Plan! MOTTO: Don’t start something you can’t finish Develop a referral system for your Club or District Partner with the eye care providers for examinations Partner with the surgical centers Partner with eyeglass providers Explore the state prison system for fabrication labs Consider recycled eyeglasses

SUMMARY Screen Children to find conditions we can help correct Be certain that you have a path parents can follow for assistance if needed Attract new members through this amazing service project – young members who have limited time Build a legacy