But it is difficult to catch a ball if you can’t see it.
Problems with eyesight have a serious effect on a child’s development in their schooling, sport and day-to-day activities.
Local Lions clubs, including Lake Mulwala, Cobram and Wangaratta Lions, are currently visiting schools to help to detect issues such as short or long-sightedness, astigmatism and colour vision with four simple tests.
Lions’ Eye Health Program referral service is the most comprehensive free screening initiative available in Australia.
It is conducted by fully trained, insured and working-with-children accredited Lions volunteers.
The most recent screening was held at Mulwala Public School on Thursday, October 16.
The children found it easy to participate and enjoyed the session.
Parents were provided with individual and confidential results confirming their child was within normal range or whether any potential issues were identified.
For those needing further assessment, it is recommended that their child visit an optometrist for a full examination.
These visits attract a Medicare rebate, and are cost-free.
Other schools in our area will be offered the Screening Program in the next few months.
Parents need only to complete the permission form for their children to be taken through this valuable test. A good outcome for all.
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