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Vision Screenings

A Vision Screening is not an eye examination; however, it is a tool used to identify a potential vision problem. It can help discover eye defects early in children which may cause difficulty in their learning.

Students in grades K, 1, 3, and 6 are screened.

A student's visual accuity number is the last line read correctly (one more than half of the symbols / letters).

To pass the vision screening:

• Students younger than age 6 must demonstrate a 20/40 accuity or better in each eye.
• Students age 6 and older must demonstrate a 20/30 accuity or better in each eye.

Students that fail the initial screening are re-screened by the OCHD Health Support Technician. This will be done on another day. If the student's re-screening confirms the initial screening results a referral for medical evaluation will be sent home.