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
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
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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
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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 !!