This document describes a school vision screening program run by the Bangladesh Eye Donation Society. It notes that nearly 13.5 million children have vision problems and a quarter of adolescents have eye issues. Early detection of vision problems through school screening can improve quality of life. The program aims to assess visual acuity and detect common eye disorders in students to ensure proper referrals. It is important to screen all students to allow for early detection of potential vision issues. The program hopes to raise awareness among teachers and guardians about child eye care.

1. SCHOOL
SIGHT
TESTING
PROGRAM
Bangladesh Eye Donation Society

2. Sight / Vision
The power of seeing
Perception of objects by use of the eyes

3. The Importance of Vision Screening for Children
Vision problems affect nearly 13.5 million children.
A quarter of adolescents (12-17 years) are reported to
have eye problems.
Child may go blind if the problem remains
undetected.

4. "Poor vision in childhood
affects performance in
school or at work and has
a negative influence on
the future of the child"

5. School vision screening can help to detect commonly
occurring eye disorders.
Early detection of vision problems has a
demonstrated impact on quality of life.
Although traditional school vision screenings have
focused on myopia (nearsightedness, or lack of clear
distance vision).

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It is important to ensure that all students
at a school have a basic visual acuity
screening which is cost-effective and
useful for early detection of possible
vision problems.

9. What we are doing ?
Assessment of Visual Acuity
among the students.
Refraction (if needed).
Detection of common ocular disorders.
Ensure proper referral for ocular disorders.
Awareness among the teachers & guardians about
child eye care.

10. '' School Sight Testing Program '‘
We are always ready to help you...
Bangladesh Eye Donation Society
contact : 01781171597, 01811999070.
email : bd.beds@gmail.com

12. Hospital Partner

13. Affiliates
Rotary Club of Dhaka
JCI Dhaka Cosmopolitan

14. JOIN US . . .
Join the TEAM as an active MEMBER or
VOLUNTEER or at least in Spirit !!!
Small steps taken by you can ensure that a person
does not lose the gift of sight due to ignorance.
We aim to form a bridge between those who can give
and those in need.
There's nothing more rewarding than giving back
vision to a blind person.
Members or Volunteers from all sorts or
backgrounds are welcome to join us in action!

15. Dr. Ashraful Huq
Founder & President
Bangladesh Eye Donation Society