LEHP-Australia

Lions Eye Health Program

LEHP has partnered with the Centre for Eye Health to create a comprehensive Children’s Vision Screening Program and Education Initiatives on Avoidable Vision loss in Australian Adults.

Our Programs

Children’s Vision Screening

1 in 5 Children have an undetected vision problem.
A Lions vision screening team can come to you!

Avoidable Vision loss in Adults

90% of vision loss in adults is preventable!
Regular Eye Examinations Save Sight.

Awareness Campaigns

Sausages Save Sight

Lions’ community sausage sizzles not only taste good but have the potential to Save Sight.

Fly and Kite for Sight

A short time outside each day may help reduce the incidence of near sightedness (Myopia).

Indigenous Eye Health

The prevalence of vision loss is three times higher amongst Indigenous Australians.

Children’s Screening Results

Children screened

Children Referred onto an Optometrist

1 in 5 children has an undetected Vision problem

The most referred conditions are:

  • Visual Acuity
  • Colour Vision
  • Stereo Depth Perception
  • Astigmatism

News & Events

Lions Eye Health Program is On the Move

Lions Eye Health Program is On the Move

Introducing our new National Program Manager, Stephanie Field. Steph is replacing Leah Evans who is moving on after over 15 years of incredible service to LEHP. The Committee and volunteers extend a heartfelt thank you to Leah for her commitment to the program and...

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