School Screening

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Ensuring Every Child Has The Vision To Succeed

We partner with schools across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal to provide fast, accurate, and child-friendly vision screenings that identify learning barriers early. Over 30% of struggling learners have undiagnosed vision problems—our program bridges the gap between classrooms and clinical care.

Our Workplace Screening Process

1. Pre-Screening Coordination

  • Teacher Training: Free workshop on spotting vision red flags (squinting, headaches).

  • Parent Consent Forms: Digital or paper options with multilingual support.

3. Actionable Results

  • Same-Day Referrals: Urgent cases flagged immediately.

  • Parent Reports: Simple grading (A = Optimal, B = Monitor, C = Clinic visit needed).

  • Teacher Summary: Anonymous class trends (e.g., “25% struggle with near vision”).

2. On-Site Testing

  • Visual Acuity: Age-appropriate charts (Lea Symbols for pre-readers).

  • Color Vision: Ishihara plates (grades R+).

  • 3D Stereo Test: Depth perception check.

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Why Schools Choose Us
Aligned with CAPS: Supports curriculum demands for reading/writing.
HPCSA-Compliant: Conducted by optometry assistants under optometrist supervision.
Data-Driven: Year-over-year comparison reports for school health committees.

 

FAQ

Q: How long does setup take?
A: 15 minutes—we bring portable testing stations.

Q: Can you test non-verbal children?
A: Yes! We use picture-matching and tracking games.

Q: Do you provide free glasses?
A: We connect families with NGO partners for financial aid.

South African Optometric Association (SAOA)

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Healthcare Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

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Whether you have questions about an eye exam, need help choosing frames, or want to schedule an appointment, our friendly team is ready to assist you at any of our five convenient branches.