Lions Clubs Encourage Early Childhood Vision Screenings
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Lions Clubs Promote Essential Vision Screenings for Young Children
Summary:
As the back-to-school season kicks in, health screenings become a priority, especially eye examinations for kids starting school. Vision and learning are closely linked, making these screenings crucial.Importance of Early Vision Screenings:
Vision problems are prevalent among children, affecting one in 20 preschoolers and one in four school-aged kids, as reported by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Unfortunately, many children miss early eye exams before school begins. Only around 20% of preschoolers receive vision screenings through existing programs.The Role of Photoscreening:
Photoscreening is a reliable method that uses a camera to capture images of a child's eyes, detecting issues like lazy eye, farsightedness, nearsightedness, cataracts, and eye misalignment. Across the U.S., over 430,000 children aged 6 months to 5 years have undergone photoscreening through local Lions Clubs. About 26,500 of these children were referred for further treatment.Effectiveness:
Conducted by trained volunteers, photoscreenings offer a cost-effective approach to identifying vision problems with an accuracy rate of 85% to 90%.Recognizing Vision Problems:
Vision disorders rank as the fourth most common disability among U.S. children. Early detection is key to preventing permanent vision damage. Keep an eye on the following signs in your child:- Frequent eye rubbing
- Difficulty focusing
- Excessive blinking
- Squinting at distant objects
- Excessive frowning
- Tripping over small objects
- Light sensitivity
- Watery or inflamed eyes
If your child shows any of these symptoms, consult a doctor or inquire about local screenings through your child's school or the Lions Club.
About Lions Clubs International:
Globally recognized for their dedication to aiding the blind and visually impaired, Lions Clubs International also extends its support to underserved communities worldwide.You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: Lions Clubs Encourage Early Childhood Vision Screenings.
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