Give Your Child the Gift of Clear Sight! 🦁✨

The Morganfield Lions Club is proud to announce our upcoming free vision screening program at this year’s Mouse in the House event! We believe every child deserves a bright future, and that starts with healthy vision.

Early childhood is a critical window for eye development. Because kids often don't realize they aren't seeing clearly, many vision issues go unnoticed until they begin to impact school performance or cause permanent strain. Our trained volunteers use advanced, non-invasive technology to help identify potential issues in seconds.

Why Should Your Child Get Screened?

Our screening is specifically designed for children ages 2 to 6 to detect common but often "hidden" vision conditions, including:

• Hyperopia (Farsightedness): Difficulty seeing objects up close.

• Myopia (Nearsightedness): Difficulty seeing objects at a distance.

• Astigmatism: Blurred vision caused by an irregular curve of the eye.

• Anisocoria: A condition where the pupils are of unequal size.

• Anisometropia: A significant difference in prescription between the two eyes, which can lead to "lazy eye" (amblyopia).

• Process: Quick, painless, and "camera-like"—no drops or scary equipment!

Note to Parents: This screening does not replace a professional eye exam by an optometrist, but it is a vital first step in identifying children who may need further care.