Free Preschool Vision Screening Training and Equipment Opportunity

About Vision Screening Training

Vision Screening Training Dates and Location

Online Application Form

Download Our Brochure and Application Form

Program Notes

About the Program

One in Twenty preschoolers have vision problems that can affect learning ability, personality, social skills and self-esteem in school. They need your help to see clearly.

The 4-hour training provides:

• Instruction on how to perform stereopsis and distance visual acuity screening,
  
  
• Information on CPT Reimbursement Code #99173,
  
  
• Detailed information on childhood eye diseases and disorders,
  
  
• Information on how to set up a screening area in a primary care office,
  
  
• Preschool Vision Screening Guide for Healthcare
  Professionals: published in partnership with Prevent Blindness America and American Academy of Pediatrics,
  
  
• Preschool Vision Screening Guidelines: published
  by the Ohio Department of Health.

Upon successful completion of the training, as
well as a 2-hour homework component, you are
eligible to receive FREE vision screening equipment
(a $300 value) that includes:

• Lea Symbol Chart for screening for visual
  acuity,
  
  
• Model A Good-Lite Visual Acuity Cabinet,
  
  
• Random Dot E stereopsis test,
  
  
• Assorted children’s vision care resources and
  brochures.

Trainings are Scheduled for the Following Dates and Locations

Spring 2009 Trainings:

Barberton: 

3/31/09 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Barberton Public Library
602 W. Park Ave., Barberton, OH  44203

Cleveland:

3/24/09  from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The Free Clinic of Greater Cleveland
12201 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106

Columbus: 

4/3/09 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Grandview Heights Public Library
1685 W. 1st Ave., Columbus, OH  43212

Dayton/Centerville: 

4/1/09 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Centerville Library
111 W. Spring Valley Road,
Centerville,  OH  45458

Newark:

4/13/09 from noon to 4:00 pm
The Works Museum
55 South First Street, Newark, OH 43058

Toledo: 

4/3/09 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Toledo Public Library, Maumee Branch
501 River Road, Maumee, OH  43537

Program Notes

Remember:

• When filling out your application form or registering online, mark which training you will attend.
  
  
• No CEU’s are offered.
  
  
• No confirmation will be sent.
  
  
• Access directions to training locations via www.mapquest.com.
  
  
• There is NO COST to attend the training.
  
  
• Let Prevent Blindness Ohio know if you need to cancel/reschedule by calling 800.301.2020.

Note:

If you have a group of 15 or more that would like a separate training, please contact Prevent Blindness Ohio at 800.301.2020.

Online Application

Download a printable registration form

Additional Information

You will NOT receive a written or verbal confirmation of your acceptance into the training. If the training is full, Prevent Blindness Ohio will contact you.

Specific directions to each training can be accessed via Google maps or www.mapquest.com. Directions cannot be given by Prevent Blindness Ohio.

This training is appropriate for any level of health care professional in your office.

The training and equipment provided is supported via a grant from the Save Our Sight Fund, which supports programming and services focusing on detection and prevention of eye problems and eye injuries in children. www.saveoursight.org

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