Childhood Vision ScreeningWhy 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

Why do 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, Cornea disease

Crossed eyes – strabismus

Unequal refractive error – one strong & one

Farsighted

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 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

Plusoptix

iScreen

Where do we find 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 !!!!!

Parental Consent to Screen

Letter to Parent

Results Report

SPOT

Plusoptix

iScreen

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 – A Gift to Humanity

LIONS HAVE THE POWER TO ELIMINATE AMBLYOPIA IN THE NEXT GENERATION !!