The Spencerport Lions Club recently conducted vision screening for 53 preschool children, ages one through six years old. Eye screening is used to detect problems in the eye at a young age, so that, in most cases correction can be made. The automated vision screeners used are approximately 80 to 95 percent accurate in detecting vision problems and they provide instantaneous referral or pass results. A trained Lion member holds the camera approximately 36 inches from the child’s eye and it takes between one and 15 seconds to record results. In the last two years of implementing this program, it has been reported that children needing a referral for further evaluation by an eye care professional have had their vision corrected early to prevent permanent vision loss. The vision screening is a free community service project that is provided by the Spencerport Lions Club.
Anyone desiring more information on this program can contact Lion Al Knutowicz, at 352-0392 or aknutowicz@rochester.rr.com.
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