Pediatric Eye Screening

Truly a Wonderful Program
The Preschool Vision Screening Exam that the Torrington Lions Club offers for free to the community is another example of Lion Club International commitment to fighting blindness. Many children enter the school system with undetected vision issues. These children are at a definite leaning disadvantage and/or at risk of serious vision loss. Detecting defects early generally means less invasive treatment and/or loss of vision.
Basically, the procedure requires taking a photo the child (which the equipment aligns and captures automatically). A hard copy analysis printout is then generated -- recommending any need for a follow-up interpretation/examination with an optometrist. Perhaps, the part of the exam that requires the most skill for volunteers is working with the child who might be apprehensive about the testing.
Keep in mind; the Lions are not there to diagnose but rather to alert parents of the possible need for further examination by an eye care professional. However, the devise we use (although easy to operate) is very sophisticated. Capable of detecting a number of eye defect conditions such as; Amblyopia or "lazy eye," which is the most common cause of visual impairment in childhood, can be caused by any condition that affects normal vision development or eye movement such as: strabismus (esotropia where eyes turn in or exotropia where eyes turn out); myopia or nearsightedness; hyperopia or arsightedness; cataracts; astigmatism; anisometropia (refractive errors differ in each eye); anisocoria (pupil sizes are different); coloboma (a gap in part of the structures of the eye); and ptosis (drooping eye lid).
The Preschool Vision Screening Exam that the Torrington Lions Club offers for free to the community is another example of Lion Club International commitment to fighting blindness. Many children enter the school system with undetected vision issues. These children are at a definite leaning disadvantage and/or at risk of serious vision loss. Detecting defects early generally means less invasive treatment and/or loss of vision.
Basically, the procedure requires taking a photo the child (which the equipment aligns and captures automatically). A hard copy analysis printout is then generated -- recommending any need for a follow-up interpretation/examination with an optometrist. Perhaps, the part of the exam that requires the most skill for volunteers is working with the child who might be apprehensive about the testing.
Keep in mind; the Lions are not there to diagnose but rather to alert parents of the possible need for further examination by an eye care professional. However, the devise we use (although easy to operate) is very sophisticated. Capable of detecting a number of eye defect conditions such as; Amblyopia or "lazy eye," which is the most common cause of visual impairment in childhood, can be caused by any condition that affects normal vision development or eye movement such as: strabismus (esotropia where eyes turn in or exotropia where eyes turn out); myopia or nearsightedness; hyperopia or arsightedness; cataracts; astigmatism; anisometropia (refractive errors differ in each eye); anisocoria (pupil sizes are different); coloboma (a gap in part of the structures of the eye); and ptosis (drooping eye lid).
Prevent Vision Loss ~ Get your Child Tested
Kid-Sight Eye Screening:
FEB. 22, 2015 ~ Sunday
Lions Club member volunteers from Burlington, Harwinton, and Torrington (in conjunction with the KidsPlay Family Fun Fair) will be offering FREE Eye Screenings this Sunday, Feb 22nd from 11:00-4:00 at the Warner Theatre located on Main Street, Torrington, CT.
FEB. 22, 2015 ~ Sunday
Lions Club member volunteers from Burlington, Harwinton, and Torrington (in conjunction with the KidsPlay Family Fun Fair) will be offering FREE Eye Screenings this Sunday, Feb 22nd from 11:00-4:00 at the Warner Theatre located on Main Street, Torrington, CT.
Torrington Lions Club Preschool Vision Screening Exams:
☄ The Torrington Lions Cub Members will be present at local schools giving eye examinations. These are very important examinations (often overlooked) for identifying early warning signs of eye disease that may be reversible if caught at an early age. Check with your child's school administration for scheduled exam days or contact the lions at [email protected].
Individuals interested in participating (The Lions will train you on using the equipment) should contact volunteers@torringtonlionsclub.com.
Individuals interested in participating (The Lions will train you on using the equipment) should contact volunteers@torringtonlionsclub.com.
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Lion Alan Daninhirsh met with Lions in Massachusetts and spoke about our Pediatric Vision Screening program on their Cable Access show: