Vision is our window to the world and is critical to our ability to learn. If a child does not see clearly, the world is a different place. Living and learning can be challenging when the world is out of focus. Prevent Blindness Wisconsin volunteers, many of whom are members of Lion and Lioness Clubs, sororities and service clubs, provide free vision screenings at day cares and preschools in communities throughout the state. We also lend support to the public health and school nurses who screen students in Wisconsin schools.
Vision problems can begin in early childhood.
Some vision problems must be identified before a child is 5 to ensure successful treatment. Vision problems can be detected through a simple vision screening. Screening a child takes less then 5 minutes. We screen to check for refractive errors and muscle imbalance. These and other vision problems can be detected through our vision screening programs.