They rarely complain as they believe everyone sees the world just like they do, but it is difficult to catch a ball if you can’t see it.
Problems with eyesight have a serious effect on a child’s development in their schooling, sport and day to day activities.
This is why Lions Clubs including Lake Mulwala, Cobram and Wangaratta are visiting schools to help detect issues, like short or long sightedness, astigmatism and colour vision, with four simple tests.
Lions Eye Health Program referral service is the most comprehensive, free screening initiative available in Australia.
It is conducted by fully trained, insured and Working with Children accredited Lions volunteers.
The most recent screening was at Mulwala Public School on Thursday, October 16 where the children found it easy to participate and enjoyed the session.
Parents were provided with individual and confidential results confirming their child was within normal range or whether any potential issues were identified.
For those needing further assessment it was recommended that their child visit an optometrist for a full examination.
These visits attract a Medicare rebate and are cost free.
Other schools in the area will be offered the Screening Program in the next few months.
Parent’s need only to complete the permission form for their children to be taken through this valuable test.
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