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Lions Club Offers Free Spot ScreeningVision Screening Important for Young Children-255270-1492258491220-57150 Why Screen Vision in Young Children?VisionA developing senseInvolves coordination between eyes and brainWhy Young Children?If the brain cannot utilize their eyes correctly, chances of learning to see will rapidly decreaseOptimal time to correct problem is before age five, by age ten the eyes are fully developedThe earlier the vision is evaluated, the betterWhat Is Spot Vision Screening?“Objective” methodWorks with children as young as six monthsDoes not require letter recognition, reading ability, or response from childEasily performed by trained volunteer98% AccuracyActual Screening ProcessSpot screening device held 1 meter (about 3 feet) from faceDetects scattering of infrared light from retinaQuick (usually less than one minute per child)PainlessNon-threateningResults available immediately, with eye exam recommendation for results out of expected rangeWhat Vision Anomalies Are Detected?By Refractive AnalysisAstigmatism (irregularly shaped corneas or lenses)Myopia (nearsightedness)Hyperopia (farsightedness)Anisometropia (differences between the two eyes)By Gaze AnalysisStrabismus (misalignment of the eyes)Amblyopia (lazy eye)Anisocoria (pupil size anomalies)What Is The Overall Process for SPOT Screening?ApprovalConsent form approved by Principal/SAUHIPAA compliantBackground check generally not required for accompanied school visitorsScreening ProcessIdentification of children to be screened, including those homeschooled or not attending pre-school Consent forms signed by parents or guardians before screeningScreening performed by Lions volunteers with assistance of school nurse or site coordinatorOriginal results sent to parents with letter suggesting next stepsCopies of results kept in school filesFollow-up on referrals to see whether eye care professional was seenRole of Site CoordinatorBefore Screening DaySeveral weeks aheadConfirm screening date and timeReceive parent consent form from Lions Club point person (can be by email)Two weeks aheadSend parent consent forms homeIdentify appropriate space for screeningLow light, without halogen lampsEnough space for screener to stand or sit 1 meter in front of childNeither child nor screener should face door or light sourceElectrical outlet for printer within about 50 feet of screening site, but not necessarily in same roomAbout 6 feet of table spaceTwo to three days aheadAssemble parent consent formsPrepare Excel file with 6 columns for all children to be screened:Subject ID (leave blank)First NameLast NameDate of Birth (MM/DD/YY)Gender (M or F)Eyewear (None, Glasses, or Contacts)Save file as CSV (Comma delimited) file on USB drive with title “SpotSubjects.csv.” This file should be in the main (root) directory of the USB drive, not placed within a folder.On Screening DayBefore Screening BeginsAssemble late consent forms, so data for children can be added manually to fileVerify USB drive and print out list of children to be screenedDuring ScreeningCoordinate delivery of children to screenersIf possible, arrange children in alphabetical order in line to speed screeningWhen Screening is CompleteReceive printed report for each child screenedReceive Lions “Referral” letters attached to reports for all children screenedReceive list of eye care specialists attached to reports for all children screenedReceive list of names of all children screened for follow-up purposesWitness data download from SPOT without personal data for Lions recordsWitness deletion of records and all personal data from SPOTSchool/child care center to keep all parent consent formsAfter Screening DayWithin one weekCopy all reports to place in students’ files along with consent formsSend original reports home to parents in envelopes provided by LionsCall parents of children receiving referralsAbout a month after screeningContact parents of children who received referrals to see whether eye care professional was seenReport number of referrals that resulted in eye exams back to Lions ................
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