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The Importance of Vision
Screening for Children
Vision problems affect nearly 13.5 million children.
A quarter of adolescents (12-17 years) are
reported to have eye problems.
Child may go blind if the problem remains undetected.
"Poor vision in childhood affects performance in school or at work and has a negative influence on the future of the child"
School vision screening can help to detect commonly occurring eye disorders.
Early detection of vision problems has a demonstrated impact on quality of life.
Although traditional school vision screenings have focused on myopia (nearsightedness, or lack of clear distance vision).
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It is important to ensure that all students at a school have a basic visual acuity screening which is cost-effective and useful for early detection of possible vision problems.
What we are doing ?
Assessment of Visual Acuity among the students.
Refraction (if needed).Detection of common ocular disorders.Ensure proper referral for ocular disorders.Awareness among the teachers & guardians
about child eye care.
'' School Sight Testing Program '‘
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