Children’s Vision Screening Program
FACTS about Children’s Vision
1 in 5 Children have an undetected vision problem. Lions Vision Screening teams are operational in
every Australian State and Territory.
Vision disorders can have a profound effect on a child’s growth and development
Up to 80% of a child’s learning happens through their eyes
Most children accept vision problems and adapt. They rarely complain as they believe everyone sees the world just like they do
Once detected, most eye conditions in children can be easily corrected
Along with allergies and asthma, eye disorders are the most common health conditions suffered by children
All children should have a full eye examination before starting school and regularly as they progress through their education
SCREENING for Children
LEHP’s Children’s Vision Screening Program is the most comprehensive program currently available in Australia.
Many Lions Clubs have a team of screeners that could visit your school or community group to carry out vision screening. Contact us to discuss possible screening session options.
What Screenings are performed
Spot Vision Screener
To detect any vision issues associated with:
• Myopia (nearsightedness)
• Hyperopia (farsightedness)
• Astigmatism (blurred vision)
• Anisometropia (unequal refractive power)
• Binocular Vision (eye misalignment)
• Anisocoria (unequal pupil size)
