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| District 25 F Vision Screening Program
The primary initial purpose of this program is to provide for the early detection of possible eye problems. By using a mobile vision screening clinic, we will be able to screen a wide variety of people who may be at risk. Our Vision Van Program will allow us to take our exam equipment to the people, regardless of their location or mobility, and at no cost to those being screened. It will cover every age group from “Diapers to Depends” as someone mentioned during the presentation. The screening will focus on identifying those individuals who have, or show early signs of: eye diseases (such as Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Glaucoma), vision disorders (such as Near-sightedness, Far-sightedness, and Lazy Eye), and, in some instances, other more serious health problems that may show up during a comprehensive vision screening and the risk assessment that is done prior to the screening. Any individuals who appear to have problems will be referred to an appropriate health care professional for further evaluation and treatment and/or verification of the vision screening results.
We are currently estimating that we will be able to do comprehensive vision screening in District 25 F for about $10,000 - $15,000 per year (or approximately $200 per club per year, based on 70 clubs). This would include the cost of fuel, insurance, and maintenance on the vehicle. (Actual costs will vary by the number of miles driven, the actual price of fuel, insurance costs, and license plate fees, and the actual maintenance required.)
In short, we have the opportunity to provide comprehensive vision screening to the public of all ages in our district for a very minimal cost to us, as Lions, and at no cost to those being screened.
Yes, we do need your financial and physical support for this program.
We also need volunteers to become screeners and volunteers that can drive the vehicle to the locations where it will be needed. (Yes, we will probably twist our drivers’ arms to become screeners as well – but not to the point of breaking…we still need them to be able to drive.)
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