Kid Sight

What is KidSight?

 

KidSight is part of a nationwide initiative of Lions Clubs International to help parent, child care providers and educators to find and treat children’s vision problems


Why vision Screening?

The first few years of a child’s life are critical in the development of good vision.  Starting as early as 6 months of age, children should have their vision checked

According to educational experts, 80% of learning is visual. So if a child can’t see well, he can’t learn well. Yet most young children don’t get their vision screened until they have problems learning or paying attention in school. By then, it may already be too late. Unless vision problems are detected early and corrected, they risk becoming permanent by age 7.

The Lions KidSight program assures children are “vision ready” for life and learning, utilizing the latest vision screening technology, the WelchAllyn Spot.



Spot Screens for These

Common Vision Issues

 Amblyopia (lazy eye)--

Strabismus (eye misalignment)--

Myopia (nearsightedness)--

Hyperopia (farsightedness)--

Astigmatism (blurred vision)--

Anisometropia (unequal refractive power)--

 


Kid Sight is a free service through the lions club, 

Connecticut Lions KidSight program is funded by the Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation (CLERF) under their Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP)

Lions District 23C covers 54 Lions clubs with HIPPA compliant protocols and trained Lion volunteers, dedicated to solving the critical issue of vision problems in children.

  

 For more than 65 years, Lions have been recognized throughout the world for their service to the blind and visually impaired. A majority of the worlds' eye banks are established and supported by Lions, as are hundreds of clinics, hospitals and eye research centers. In their local communities, Lions provide thousands of quality eye care, eye glasses and optical aids. The Lions also recycle eyeglasses and support research for diabetes and diabetic eye disease.

For more information about the

CT Lions KidSight Program

or to schedule a

free vision screening,

please contact the Plainfield Lions Club at 

plainfieldlionsclub@gmail.com 

 


Here are some fun and free printable, Kid Sight activities that help to emphasize on the importance of eye health!