If you require more information, including help finding an optometrist, accessing free or low-cost glasses, or if your child does not have a valid OHIP card, please contact the Children's Visual Health Program at 807-625-5984 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630
Programme: Thunder Bay District Health Unit - Children's Visual Health Program
Organisation: Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Thunder Bay District Health Unit - Thunder Bay - Main Office
Numéros de téléphone: 807-625-5984
Sans frais: 1-888-294-6630
Site Web: www.tbdhu.com/health-topics/vision/children-s-visual-health-program
Adresse
postale
:
999 Balmoral St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6E7
Point géographique: Located in Balmoral Park on Balmoral St near William St
Accessibilité:
Wheelchair Accessible
Heures d’ouverture: Hours not specified
Personnes-ressources publiques: Michelle McCall - Children's Visual Health Program Facilitator
807-625-5927 * michelle.mccall@tbdhu.com

Description des services: Free children's vision screening program for senior kindergarten (SK) students
  • Vision screening looks for signs of potential vision problems in children
  • School-based vision screening allows for all children to be checked for signs of eye problems so they can be treated in a timely manner (children who already wear glasses will be screened with their glasses on)
  • Three short, non-invasive tests will test for vision problems commonly found in children:
    • Autorefractor: the student's eyes will be scanned with a camera to measure the size and shape of the eyes
    • HOTV Visual Acuity Chart: the student will be asked to identify letters on a chart to measure clarity or sharpness of vision
    • Randot 3D Vision Test: the student will be asked to identify or point to shapes while wearing 3D glasses to measure depth perception
Note: Vision screening cannot detect all vision problems, and does not replace a child's regular visits to an optometrist



Frais: None
Procédé et formulaires:
  • Detailed information will be sent home with the child before the screening takes place

  • All SK students will be screened unless the Health Unit receives notification from a guardian that they do not want their child to participate

  • Children who miss the screening at school can be screened at the Health Unit's Main office; contact the Children's Visual Health Program to schedule a screening
Admissibilité / population desservie: Children in Senior Kindergarten (SK) in all Thunder Bay District Schools
Langues: English
Zone desservie: City of Thunder Bay, District of Thunder Bay, Northern
Voir aussi: Santé de l'œil et maladies de l'œil
Dernière mise à jour: 1/20/2025
Adresse Web du profil de service: fre/displayService.aspx?id=190480

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