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
Childhood Vision Screening
Mar 15, 2016
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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
GOOD MORNING EARLY BIRDS
Why to we Screen
To determine vision defects that would affect learning
Need for Spectacle CorrectionNeed for Amblyopia therapyNeed for referral for other eye diseases
What are we looking for
GOAL OF VISION SCREENING:Detect Abnormal VisionRisk factors to visual developmentTimely treatment with greatest benefit
Primary Goal – DETECTION OF AMBLYOPIASecondary Goal – NEED FOR EYEGLASSES
AMBLYOPIA
Decreased vision in one eye relative to the other
Congenital CataractCrossed eyes – strabismusUnequal 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 ageDay care centers/nursery schoolsSchool screeningsMall 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
PlusOptics
Where do we find the Children
Registered Day Care CentersChurch nurseriesMallsState registriesPR
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?
ReferralsHave 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
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