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Welch Allyn, Lions Clubs support childhood vision screening program

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Welch Allyn Inc. announced its support and sponsorship of KidSight USA, a Lions Club program to aid in proper vision screening for children between 6 months and 6 years of age.

Using portable devices such as Welch Allyn’s Spot Vision Screener, the screenings are conducted at schools, community centers and public health fairs, according to the press release.

The national program is expected to be fully operational in 2015.

A U.S. Centers for Disease Control study suggests that screenings during early and middle childhood can identify the emergence of major chronic disease/lifestyle risk factors, yet during 2009 to 2010, 22% of 5-year-olds had never had a vision check, according to Welch Allyn.

Lions in the U.S. currently screen more than 500,000 children each year through state and local programs under KidSight. Lions KidSight USA brings together established Lions vision screening programs and supports the development of new programs to create a coordinated national effort that can help more children, according to the press release.