The Elks Children’s Eye Clinic Preschool Vision Screening program promotes and provides vision screenings for preschool age children. Screening preschool children for vision problems is so important in detecting preventable vision loss in children.
Some vision disorders can be reversed if treated before age 5.Thanks to generous donation from the Oregon State Elks, the program provides vision screenings at Oregon Head Start preschools, libraries, and public health fairs across the state. Oregon Elks volunteers from local Elks lodges volunteer their time to assist with the screenings.
Since 1949, the Oregon Elks have donated over 30 million dollars and countless hours of service to provide the gift of sight to thousands of Oregon’s children. Additional information and educational resources are available online.
The Elks Preschool Vision Screening Program offers a list of eye doctors who accept OHP parents and are willing to proved comprehensive dilated eye exams for preschool children. Go to www.ohsucasey.com/oregonelsvision or call (503) 494-3000 for that information.