S.E.E. at Kiddie Academy

Screening Eyes Early

Our Screening Eyes Early (SEE) program screens preschoolers’ vision and makes referral to eye doctors for vision concerns found during the ‘eye game’ screening process. Since 1 in 20 preschool children has amblyopia (“lazy eye”), and as it is a condition that be successfully corrected if detected/treated before the age of 10, our trained volunteers participate excitedly in this very necessary program. While this is a primary goal, other eye conditions can also be found through the screening/examining of the eyes which may not have been previously noticed. Letters to parents advise them to see a physician/eye clinic for further testing/diagnosis of their child. Follow-up is done by the AL San Jose SEE program chairs and by the preschools. It’s all about the child!