Vizavance is the one and only nonprofit organization in Oklahoma whose main aim is to advance children’s’ education via better vision. We offer free vision screenings to school children in Oklahoma. This helps in the timely identification of vision problems, which if never identified could affect a child’s academic performance.
We at Vizavance serve 1300 locations in Oklahoma and conduct these screenings at public and private schools, Head Start Centers, and day care centers, throughout 77 counties of Oklahoma. These free vision screenings are done for children in the age range of 6 months right up to high school seniors. A total of 116,029 children have been provided with free vision screening so far during the 2017-2018 school year.
We work consistently and in a dedicated manner to conduct these free vision screenings in as many settings as possible. The objective is to make a difference in the way people look at eye problems in children and get them treated on time.
Range of Tests
Our organization conducts a variety of tests such as:
Response to light
Ability to follow a moving target
Visually-evoked response testing
Visual Screenings For Older Infants &Toddlers
Most of these above-mentioned tests may also be performed in toddlers and older infants.In addition, cover and uncover tests will also be conducted.
Vision Screenings For Preschoolers
The tests that we use for toddlers will be used in vision screening for preschoolers Oklahoma. We may also use the following tests (typically for children around 3 years of age).
Color testing
Visual acuity tests
Visual Screenings For School-Aged Children
For children in the school age group, various vision tests can be conducted with the use of specialized charts &instruments that aid inaccurate vision testing. These tests can be used in the detailed evaluation of near & far vision.
What Vision Screening Means For Children in Oklahoma
It isn’t uncommon for children to experience various eye problems at a very young age.While some of these problems are quite easy to cure and aren’t permanent, others need a specialized approach and treatment. The recommendation is that vision screening should be done in children by the age of one. This is because any vision problems that are un-diagnosed can affect their cognitive development, even at that young age.
Our endeavor at Vizavance is to catch these problems early so that the appropriate treatment can be given to prevent escalation of these issues as they grow up. Early detection of vision issues is essential for children of all ages to reach their full potential. We are proud of the fact that we are able to screen thousands of children of all ages annually and that’s our way of making a difference to the children and communities of Oklahoma.
If you want more information on our OKC free eye screening services for children, contact Vizavance or give us a call at 405-848-7123. You can book an appointment for free eye exams in Oklahoma at the earliest convenience.
