Vision Screenings
Clive Lions members regularly perform KidSight Vision Screenings at local pre-school and elementaries. The kids come in (with their permission form) and look into the special camera shown here. The images are sent to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital for analysis. The images of a child’s eyes can determine the presence of eye disorders including far- and near-sightedness, astigmatism, anisometropia (unequal refractive power),
strabismus (misaligned eyes), and media opacities (e.g., cataracts). No physical contact is made with a child and no eye drops are used during the vision screening. This screening is approximately 85-90% effective in detecting problems that can cause reduced vision. If problems are discovered, families are notified that they should seek ophthalmological care.
Around the world, Lions partner with medical professionals and community leaders to screen young children, primary school students, and adults to identify those at risk for vision loss. The venue for Lions’ vision screenings varies from schools, to workplaces, to community health fairs, and the screening methods depend upon the age group. But the results are always the same. Early identification leads to timely referral, professional treatment, and improved or restored sight.
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