Vision Screening
We are using the latest technology, the Welch-Allyn SPOT VS100, to conduct our vision screenings. We use them at local schools, especially for 1st and 4th grade students. We have tested middle and high school students as well. We also use them at health fairs and back to school events.
We are using the latest technology, the Welch-Allyn SPOT VS100, to conduct our vision screenings. We use them at local schools, especially for 1st and 4th grade students. We have tested middle and high school students as well. We also use them at health fairs and back to school events.
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The machine is a handheld, portable device which was designed to help us quickly and accurately detect vision issues on subjects as young as 6 months as well as older adults. The results are displayed on the machine and relayed to the subject. As non-professionals, we can only encourage the subject to get a professional evaluation. We also use the opportunity to talk in general about eye health, especially if the subject has diabetes.
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According to educational experts, 80% of learning is visual. If a child can’t see well, they can’t learn well. A child that can’t learn well becomes frustrated and bored, which can lead to behavior issues. The earlier vision problems are detected, the better, because if they remain undetected, they risk becoming permanent.
The mission of our program is to provide eye screening and follow-up care to as many kids as possible because every child deserves to learn and see the world clearly.
The mission of our program is to provide eye screening and follow-up care to as many kids as possible because every child deserves to learn and see the world clearly.
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Since the fall of 2016, we have tested over 50,000 students in Cobb County schools. Working with school nurses and social workers, we were able to make sure that any child who didn’t pass the screening received follow-up care. In most instances, the parents were able to provide the care. In some cases, the schools had resources available when needed. But, for over 300 students who had no other resource, our Lions Club provided professional exams and eye wear. We are fortunate to have a working arrangement with America’s Best which provides a professional exam and 2 pair of glasses.
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Working with Lions from the Marietta, Smyrna Jonquil, Atlanta Latino, South Cobb, and North Cobb, we've become the Lions SCREEN TEAM. If you’d like to be a part of one of our screening events, please use the CONTACT US button for more information. |
The Winter 2018 edition of the My East Cobb magazine has a short feature about our screenings.
