Does my child need a vision test? Yes, if your child is over 12 months of age, they should receive an instrument- based vision screening.
Why? A vision screening can help detect potential eye problems at an early ago when treatment is most effective.
Won’t I, as a parent, notice something wrong with my child’s vision? Children may not realize they see the world differently than others, and oftentimes vision disorders do not have noticeable symptoms.
How do I get a vision-based screening for my child? The Lions Clubs have these instrument-based screeners and do the screening free of charge.
The screener takes an image of the eyes to measure refractive error and ocular misalignments, and can be as quick and easy as taking a photo with a digital camera.
These screeners can help detect common vision-threatening conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, blurred vision, unequal refractive power, eye misalignment, and unequal pupil size.
What happens if the screening detects one of these potential problems? It will be recommended that the child be examined by an eye doctor.
The Sutton Lions Club will have a vision screening and a hearing screening Feb. 12 at Sutton Public Schools. Sutton Christian School students are included in this screening.
The Lions invite any and all pre-school and homeschool students to participate. Parental permission slips are needed and can be obtained from the preschool. Or call Delvin Stahl, 402-3669266 to obtain more details.
