ELKS SPONSOR FREE VISION SCREENING FOR CHILDREN IN ASTORIA

WHAT: Free vision screening for children aged three to five

WHEN: Monday October 3rd, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

WHERE: 785 Alameda Street, Astoria, OR 97103


DETAILS: One in every 10 children between the ages of three and five has a vision problem. Most of these conditions require treatment before the age of seven to avoid long-term damage. If left untreated, they may lead to a lifetime of unnecessary vision impairment and possibly blindness.

While some school districts offer vision-screening programs, formal screening should begin at age three. Good vision is essential for proper physical development and educational progress. Early detection provides the best opportunity for effective, inexpensive treatment.

The vision-screening program is provided by the Elks Children’s Eye Clinic at the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Science University, in partnership with the Oregon State Elks Association and the Astoria Head Start.

For more than 50 years the Oregon Elks Association has contributed millions of dollars in research and equipment and thousands of volunteer hours toward the prevention and treatment of pediatric eye disease.

For more information locally, please contact the Astoria Head Start at 503-325-5421.