Importance of Vision Screening for Children during COVID-19

Early vision screenings are crucial for identifying potential vision issues in children, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Problems like myopia and amblyopia can impact a child's learning ability if left untreated. It's essential to use proper tools and techniques to ensure accurate results and avoid errors. Using adhesive patches for occlusion can help reduce the risk of peeking and improve the effectiveness of vision screenings.

• Vision screening
• Childrens health
• COVID-19
• Visual impairment
• Amblyopia

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1. VISION SCREENING AT SCHOOL DURING COVID-19 Early vision screenings are very important and can serve as an early warning that an eye exam may be necessary. Often an Eyecare Professional or a volunteer group will perform these screens at school.

2. HELPING GIVE KIDS THE BEST START TO SCHOOL

3. WHY VISION SCREENING? Vision problems have been shown to adversely affect a child s achievement in school. Myopic (nearsighted) children have trouble reading blackboard notes Hyperopic (farsighted) children will have trouble reading or doing any kind of close work. Additionally, several types of eye disorders can lead to permanent visual impairment if not identified and treated early by an eye doctor. (Amblyopia lazy eye )

4. Amblyopia or Lazy Eye Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) is the most common cause of vision loss in kids Preventable and treatable IF detected early Amblyopia is a condition in which the brain does not fully recognize or acknowledge the images sent to it by the amblyopic eye. If it is not detected and treated early enough in life, amblyopia can cause a permanent loss of vision and depth perception. Image seen by an amblyopic eye is blurred Can be mild to severe

5. Tools commonly used to cover the eye during screening:

6. Why you should not use these! False Negative readings Peeking! Allowing the child to cover their own eye allows the child to PEEK! Viewing the chart with both eyes nullifies the results. Health concerns during COVID-19 Cross Contamination Do not use the same occluding device on multiple children.

7. SIMPLE SOLUTION: Reduce risk of error induced by peeking Use an adhesive patch when testing Eliminate Cross-Contamination - Use an adhesive patch when testing Reduce False Negative results - Use an adhesive patch when testing FRESNEL SCREENING PATCHES Temporary Occlusion Patch

8. < 1% of testers use an adhesive patch to occlude one eye during testing Get better results and perform a safe vision screening Use Vision Screening Patches

9. The Fresnel Prism and Lens Co. We are here for Eye Care Providers, Families and Schools 1-800-544-4760 or www.Fresnel-prism.com