Vision disorders are the most prevalent handicapping condition in childhood. Important vision disorders include Amblyopia, Strabismus, Refractive errors, cataract and ocular disease. Studies indicate that 5 to 7% of school children have impaired vision due to refractive errors. Such children need to be identified and timely helped for correction of their refractive errors, so that they can see well and grow well to their full developmental potential. Vision screening has been recommended to identify children who would benefit from further vision care. It is therefore necessary for each school to have their own system of periodic vision checks of their students.
Screening tests done by Drashti Netralaya are simple, reliable and valid. Performance of screening tests is optimized however with adequate training of teachers. Teachers training are thus mandatory for school screening program to be a success. Thus the teachers are roles or prevention of childhood blindness.
Activities:
Children – The Future of Country
Eye Screening of Urban School
Eye Screening of Rural Schools
