 FY-Eye: March 2020 |
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Muslim Community Health Center Reaches New Heights with Vision Health Promotion
Attendees not only learned about the importance of practicing healthy vision habits (adults—you should be receiving, regular dilated eye exams) but for many this was also the first time they’d had the opportunity to learn about their eyes and discuss their vision health options. One participant stated, “This information is so important for us to have—especially with the aging population we have at the Community Center. Many of us have not had access to this information and steps to use vision care; I learned so much. Can you come back soon?”
Therese was vision screened by our dedicated volunteers at the Door County YMCA Healthy Living Fair. From that vision screening, Therese was able to get the help and guidance needed to get an eye exam and glasses. Therese has this to say about her experience, “I finally received an eye exam…I didn’t have one prior due to lack of funds to pay for one. My husband died from cancer and my income was cut in half, but bills still remained for me. I am so very grateful for my voucher. I found out my eyes have worsened, and I needed new glasses. I can now see better. I really appreciate the help I received. I feel humbled. Thank you so very much! God bless all of you |
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Milwaukee Admirals: Helping Promote Healthy Vision for All Prevent Blindness Wisconsin had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of the Milwaukee Admirals Give-Back Night. Prevent Blindness Wisconsin staff gave out information on our sight-saving services and spoke during the first period about the importance of vision screening for both children and adults in Wisconsin.
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Sign up for one of our upcoming Children’s Vision Screener Trainings. If you have questions, or if you would like to schedule a training, please contact Shelby at [email protected].
Swing for Sight Golf Outing Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please contact Rebecca at [email protected] for more information.
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Local Lions Clubs Are Ready to Save Sight In February, Lions Clubs throughout the state received and renewed their Children’s Vision Screener Certification. Prevent Blindness Wisconsin held trainings in Tomahawk, Dodgeville, Lacrosse, and Brookfield, certifying over 40 Lions. Our partnership with the Wisconsin Lions Foundation helps to provide evidence-based vision screenings to children and adults throughout Wisconsin. To schedule a vision screener training in your district, contact your Lions District Vision Chair and Shelby at [email protected].
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14 community volunteers received their Children’s Vision Screening Certification at the Brookfield and Fitchburg Public Libraries in February. We are grateful for our dedicated community volunteer groups who go into area childcare centers and schools and provide free certified vision screenings to children who might not receive a vision screening otherwise. Thank you to everyone who came out and received their certification! To learn more about our volunteer program, contact Breanna at [email protected].
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Screening Day at St. John’s
Thanks to Racine Lutheran High School volunteers, more than 100 students at St. John’s Lutheran School received free certified vision screenings! The National Honors Society volunteers were trained as vision screeners this fall as part of the High School Vision Screening Partner Program. All the volunteers did a wonderful job providing screenings to students in 4K, 5K, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades. A big thank you to their advisor, Elisabeth Michael, and the rest of St. John’s Lutheran staff for making the screening event possible. If you are interested in learning more about our High School Vision Screening Partner Program please contact Shelby at [email protected].
Carroll University Continue on the Path to Save Sight We had a new opportunity to train and certify seven students and staff from Carroll University as Children’s Vision Screeners. These newly certified screeners are going to vision screen students at a health fair at Bruce Guadalupe Community School, a private school we have collaborated with for the last three years, but where we have primarily only screened students in Pre-Kindergarten. We are excited to continue our partnership with Carroll University as we work together to provide healthy vision for the children of Waukesha County. If you are interested to learn how students from your campus can help save sight, contact April at [email protected] to learn more.
Share Your Vision Screening Success! Prevent Blindness Wisconsin is grateful for the school nurses throughout the state who work hard to ensure that students receive vision screenings and follow-up care. We would love to share your screening numbers! Please submit your school district’s vision screening statistics by April 23rd. Nurses who complete the Annual Statistical Request form and the School Nurse Vision Screening Survey, will be entered into a drawing to win a vision screening done by Prevent Blindness Wisconsin staff. For questions, comments, or to submit your information, contact Shelby at [email protected].
Show Off Head Start’s Healthy Vision Head Start and Early Head Start children receive their vision screenings within 45 days of enrolling in their program. Submit your Annual Statistical Request form by April 23rd to show off all the great vision screenings you provided at your Head Start! Tracking vision screenings and follow-up care helps Prevent Blindness Wisconsin identify gaps in the vision care system and work to ensure all Wisconsin residents have healthy vision for a lifetime. To submit your form, email Shelby at [email protected]. |
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March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month Healthy vision habits shouldn’t take a break while one is on the job. More than 2,000 people suffer from a work-related eye injury every day, yet 90% of these eye injuries are preventable by wearing protective eyewear specific to the work environment. No matter what your profession, ensuring your eyes are safe is crucial to your vision health. Is your vision safe at work?
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How to Protect Your Vision in an Office Setting
Many adults who work in an office setting are using electronic devices and staring at a screen for prolonged periods of time. Over time, this can have a very damaging effect on vision health and cause a variety of concerns, such as: – Headaches |
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| Prevent Digital Eye Strain and Myopia! Keep it 20/20/20! When using digital devices…
Are you interested in setting up a Vision Health Workplace Safety Presentation at your facility? Please contact Courtney at [email protected] for more information. Remember, awareness is one of the first steps to healthy vision. |
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Program Intern Prevent Blindness Wisconsin is looking for an intern to help our team with the many programs in our office. If you have an interest in gaining professional experience in a health-oriented nonprofit agency or you just want to work in a fun work environment and gain some valuable skills, then this is the internship for you! To learn more about how to apply and to read the full job description click here.
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Your support allows us to carry out our vision for each Wisconsin resident to have healthy vision at every stage of life.
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