Children's Eye Screening Program Need and Purpose

What is the incidence of significant vision problems in Australian Children ?

One in 10 boys

One in 100 girls

Over 50% of Children

One in 5

Why is it important to test children's eyes ?

To provide volunteer hours for Lions

To detect any problems that may hinder a child's development

To provide schools with a health activity

To save parents the cost of an optometrist visit

Hyperopia is ...

Nearsightedness

Blurred vision

Farsightedness

Unequal pupil size

Nearsightedness or Farsightedness and Astigmatism depend on ...

Unequal pupil size

The size and shape of the eyes

Hereditary factors

The environment and amount of light available

Is the screening a substitute for a comprehensive eye examination by a health care professional ?

Yes. All test results are reliable

Only the Camera result is medically accurate

Yes. If a health care professional is present at the screening

No. The screening results are only a guide to any vision issues

What can happen if a child has vision issues ?

They can withdraw from classroom activity

They may have problems playing sport

They may compensate for any loss

All of the above

When should a child's eyes be first tested ?

At 6-8 Weeks of Age

As a Newborn

Before they start School

Once in High School

What can be detected by using the Lea Vision Chart

Visual Acuity

Colour Vision

Depth Perception

Issues with functions of the eyes

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