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

2. GOOD MORNING EARLY BIRDS

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

4. 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

5. AMBLYOPIA Decreased vision in one eye relative to the other 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 Detect early, treat before age 6 Little benefit after age 8 Little benefit after age 8

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

7. When Should We Screen Where Should We Screen Ponderosa Lions will screen at any age from 6 months on Ponderosa Lions will screen at any age from 6 months on Biggest benefit: 6 months to 6 years of age Biggest benefit: 6 months to 6 years of age Head Start/Day care centers/nursery schools/libraries Head Start/Day care centers/nursery schools/libraries School screenings School screenings Private government screenings upon request Private government screenings upon request

8. We want to avoid this!!

9. And have more of these!

10. What Should We Use Strive for the best devices available Strive for the best devices available Characteristics Characteristics Ease of use Ease of use Durable Durable Binocular testing Binocular testing Results on site provided by the unit Results on site provided by the unit Non threatening to the child Non threatening to the child Usable from 6 months of age on Usable from 6 months of age on Proven high level of reliable results ** Proven high level of reliable results **

11. SPOT Ponderosa Lions Club has chosen the PediaVision Spot Screener for all eye screenings.

12. Where do we find the Children Registered Day Care Centers Registered Day Care Centers Church nurseries Church nurseries Libraries Libraries State registries State registries PR PR

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

16. How do you avoid this?

17. SUMMARY Ponderosa Lions KidSight USA screens Children to find conditions we can help correct Ponderosa Lions KidSight USA screens Children to find conditions we can help correct Ponderosa Lions KidSight USA has a path parents can follow for assistance if needed Ponderosa Lions KidSight USA has a path parents can follow for assistance if needed Attract new members through this amazing service project – young members who have limited time Attract new members through this amazing service project – young members who have limited time Ponderosa Lions KidSight USA is Building a Legacy in the White Mountains of Arizona. Ponderosa Lions KidSight USA is Building a Legacy in the White Mountains of Arizona.