Children’s Vision Screening

A MEMBERSHIP TOOL

Lions Clubs International

What is KidSight?

A Lions Program that uses a hand-held camera vision screening device (several options) for pre-literate children age 6 mos. to 6 years

• Detects risk factors for amblyopia, refractive error, etc., before a child starts primary school.

• These vision problems after age 7 are much harder to successfully treat.

• Screening results are instantaneous• Cameras can be used by volunteers;

cost about $6,000 to $7,000

Goals of Children’s Vision Screening

Primary Goal – Detection of amblyopia and its risk factors

Secondary Goal – Need for eyeglasses Detect abnormal vision Risk factors to visual development Timely treatment with greatest benefit

Lions KidSight USA sets the standard

Lions KidSight USA has established nationally accepted, peer reviewed, procedural and referral standards, meeting the guidelines of all the professional eyecare organizations.

Effects of Poor Vision In The Young

Poor literacy Behavioral disorders No participation in sports Poor socialization Other social/behavioral issues

AMBLYOPIA

Decreased vision in one eye relative to the other Caused by

Unequal refractive error – one strong & one weak

Crossed eyes – strabismus

Congenital Cataract Detect early, treat before age 6 Little benefit of treatment after age 8

Where Should Lions Screen

Where ever there is access to a large number of preschool and early elementary school aged kids

Day care centers/nursery schools, Camps, Religious Schools, Scouting Groups, etc.

Elementary Schools High Schools are OK, but it is late for amblyopia treatment Do NOT screen adults – does not detect adult eye disease

like Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, etc.

Bottom Line On Vision Screening

Lions can save a child’s sight

Lions can improve a child’s school performance

Lions can improve a child’s overall life experience

Lions can save a child’s life

Administrative Requirements

Parental consent to screen

Pass/Refer notice

Screening report

After a Referral Is Indicated

Screening team/agency must notify parent

Appointment with doctor made by parent

Screening team/agency follow up with parent

Screening team/agency have exam results sent to screening team/agency

How Does This Help Membership??

EVERY ONE OF THE STEPS IN VISION SCREENING GIVES LIONS AN OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH THE NON-LION PUBLIC IN A POSITIVE WAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVICE AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN CHILDREN’S LIVES

Benefits of Lions KidSight USA to clubs

Lions love doing screening

It is a meaningful project to which the public relates

Huge opportunity for community public relations

Lion’s Logo OnEverything The Public Sees

Promotional fliers Permission forms Referral letters PR pieces in media Material sent to doctors

Community PR

Radio/TV PR prior to screening Lions appearing on radio/TV detailing success of

screening Newspaper interviews about screening and its goals Fliers in town detailing screening, its goals and its

successes

All of the above should have an invitation for the public to attend a meeting to learn more about the community service the Lions do

Parental Permission Form Front

CORNING LIONS CLUB

VISION SCREENING Date ___________ Name __________________________________ DOB: _________ Parent/Guardian Name _________________________________ Address _____________________ Phone (H)_______________ ______________________ (W)_______________ (C) _______________ Has parent/guardian noticed any ocular symptoms or problems in child? _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT: The Corning Lions Club provides this screening as a community service. While the PlusOptix Screener is a very sophisticated scientific, clinical instrument, it may produce both false positive and false negative results. It is intended to assist in identifying significant ocular conditions, which may lead to amblyopia (Lazy Eye). If the patient passes this screening but the parent or guardian have concerns, or there is an immediate family history of amblyopia, the child should receive a comprehensive eye examination by an eye doctor. This screening is not intended to substitute for a comprehensive eye examination. I have read the above disclaimer and give permission for the Lions Club to perform this screening. ____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Patient Number

The parent or guardian will be notified in the event the results of this screening indicate the child is at risk for an ocular problem. If you are not notified the child has passed the screening. OPT OUT Of Follow-Up Call

PASS

REFER

Banner Stand

Can be used on sitefor event promotion

Upcoming Event Announcement

Can be sent to media or direct mail or handoutsfor event promotion

Contact Information [Name] [Club Name] [Phone Number] [Email]

[Club Name] to Sponsor Free Vision Screening for Young Children The [club name] will sponsor free vision screenings for children six months to six years of age. The screenings will take place at [time] on [date] at [place]. “We encourage families to bring their children in for a free vision screening,” said [club president]. “The actual screening takes less than a minute, but the benefits can last a lifetime.” More than 12 million school-age children in the United States have some form of vision problem, yet only one in three have received eye care services before age six.1 Many vision problems run the risk of becoming permanent if not corrected by age seven, when the eye reaches full maturity. Vision also plays an important role in education. According to educational experts, 80 percent of learning is visual. “Early screening leads to early detection, which helps ensure that children get the follow-up care they need,” said [club president]. “We want to make sure that correctible vision problems don’t stand in the way of our children learning and seeing the world clearly.” For more information on the screening event or to learn more about the [club name] and its service projects, contact [provide contact info]. The screening event is part of a nationwide initiative called Lions KidSight USA, a national coalition that brings together Lions programs that screen children from 6 months to 6 years of age. KidSight USA was developed by Lions in the U.S. to protect the eye health of America’s children in their early years. Lions in the U.S. currently screen more than 500,000 children per year. Learn more about Lions KidSight USA at KidSightUSA.org. Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Its 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs are serving communities in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the globe. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, championed youth initiatives and strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects. Learn more about Lions Clubs International at lionsclubs.org. 1 “Vision Screening.” Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 27 February 2015, http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/programs/visionscreening/index.html.

Screening Promotional Flier

Print this on back of all forms and letters

The Corning Lions Club Serving the community since 1926

This children’s vision screening is proudly brought to you by the Corning Lions Club. We are dedicated to making our community a better place to live and assisting the people in it to have better lives. Serving children allows us to have a positive impact for the next generation.

In addition to children’s vison screening we do the following service projects:

Local Projects Fund RaisersEye exams and glasses for needy people Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Eyeglass collection and recycling Driving disability carts at NASCAR Hearing aid and battery collection Driving golf carts for WGI at Wine Festival Scholarships for local students Addison Fall Festival Building handicapped ramps Occasional raffle

High School Leadership Banquet We Support Southern Tier Assn for the Visually Impaired Disability dog training schools Maintain Gorton Cemetery Empire State Special Needs Experience Sparkle of Christmas at Lions Camp Badger Adopt a Highway NY State and Bermuda Lions Foundation Easter Egg Hunt Lions Clubs International Foundation Corning Fireworks Finger Lakes Region Lions Hearing Fdtn Arthur P Darling Low Vision Center Corning Area Salvation Army

If you are interested learning more about the Corning Lions Club and our activities come join us for a meeting to see what we are all about. We meet the first and third Thursdays at the Corning Radisson at 6:30 PM from the first Thursday in September to the third Thursday in June. If you are the type of person who is interested in making a significant contribution to our community and having fun in the process, the Corning Lions is the organization for you. Contact: corninglions@gmail.com Website: www.corningloinsclub.org See us on Face Book https://www.facebook.com/Corning-NY-Lions-Club-293532935563/timeline/?ref=bookmarks

Contact Information [Name] [Club Name] [Phone Number] [Email]

Children Benefit from Free Vision Screening at Special Lions Club Event The [club name] partnered with [education program] in [month] to provide free vision screenings for young children. [X number of] children were screened by Lions club members at the event, which took place at [location]. “[quote from education partner],” said [partner spokesperson]. More than 12 million school-age children in the United States have some form of vision problem, yet only one in three have received eye care services before age six.1 Many vision problems run the risk of becoming permanent if not corrected by age seven, when the eye reaches full maturity. Vision also plays an important role in education. According to educational experts, 80 percent of learning is visual. “Early screening leads to early detection, which helps ensure that children get the follow-up care they need,” said [club president]. “We want to make sure that correctible vision problems don’t stand in the way of our children learning and seeing the world clearly.” For information about future screenings or to learn more about the [club name] and its service projects, contact [provide contact info]. The screening event is part of a nationwide initiative called Lions KidSight USA, a national coalition that brings together Lions programs that screen children from 6 months to 6 years of age. KidSight USA was developed by Lions in the U.S. to protect the eye health of America’s children in their early years. Lions in the U.S. currently screen more than 500,000 children per year. Learn more about Lions KidSight USA at KidSightUSA.org. Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Its 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs are serving communities in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the globe. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, championed youth initiatives and strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects. Learn more about Lions Clubs International at lionsclubs.org. 1 “Vision Screening.” Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 27 February 2015, http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/programs/visionscreening/index.html.

Post Event Announcement

District GMT Screening Advocate

Ask the district GMT Coordinator to learn about the KidSight program and processes

They can guide the clubs and districts doing screening to incorporate the PR and membership outreach into their KidSight program

Lions KidSight USA

Children’s vision screening led by LIONS doing a meaningful project with large community visibility with many opportunities for PR and membership growth

Lions making a real difference

in the lives of children

Helping Lions Clubs improve their communities Preventing children’s vision loss Increasing educational potential Improving long term quality of a child’s life SAVING LIVES

Making a difference in communitiesMaking a difference in clubs

LIONS MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

Website:http://www.KidSightUSA.org