Fewer than 20% of children are adequately screened for vision problems in the United States today. Vision problems affect one-in-twenty preschoolers, and one-in-four school-age children. Most children cannot tell when they see poorly. Without early detection and treatment, children’s vision problems can lead to a variety of complications including permanent loss of vision, learning difficulties, and delayed development. The goal of the Children’s Vision Screening Project is to see that all children, ages six months through their teens, receive a vision check and recommend a professional exam where indicated. So far the Lions of Wisconsin have screened over 200,000 children with over 12,000 children referred to professionals. 

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