Free Webinar: Bridging the Gap Between Vision Screening Referrals and Confirmatory Eye Examinations
Posted over 2 years ago by Annette Johansen
Free Webinar: Bridging the Gap Between Vision Screening Referrals and Confirmatory Eye Examinations
October 19, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EST
Undiagnosed and untreated vision disorders in young children can interfere with learning. In an ideal world, the pathway from a vison screening resulting in a referral would immediately lead to a confirmatory eye examination and treatment or monitoring to help ensure children have their best vision now and for the future. The ideal pathway does not always continue beyond a vision screening referral, however. This session describes some of the common challenges and cultural beliefs that can create barriers to obtaining eye care and offers strategies for overcoming some of the barriers to eye care. The session will also provide information about financial assistance resources families may use to obtain an eye examination and eyeglasses, if needed, and describe how a team-based individualized Health Action Plan can serve as a facilitator to overcoming barriers to eye care.
Learning Objectives
- Describe three common barriers to scheduling and attending an eye examination after receiving a referral from a vision screening.
- Describe 3 strategies to help overcome barriers to eye care.
- List one financial resource that will cover the costs of an annual eye examination and a pair of prescription glasses and one financial resource for undocumented families.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who follows up with families after their children receive a referral from a vision screening, including school nurses, social workers, Early Head Start and Head Start staff, and early care and education professionals.
Presenters
P. Kay Nottingham Chaplin, EdD - Dr. Nottingham Chaplin is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Prevent Blindness, working primarily with the National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health.
Tasha Lockridge - Ms. Lockridge is the Manager of Eye Health Services at Prevent Blindness.
Jessica Holden - Ms. Holden is the Health Services Manager at ATCAA Head Start in California. She assures all follow-up care happens.
Wendy A. Williams, BSN RN NCSN (she/her/hers)
State School Nurse Consultant II
School Nursing/Health Services Program
Women, Children, and Family Health | Division of Public HealthÂ
Department of Health | State of Alaska
907.269.7368 Office
907.744.5567 Work Cell
wendy.williams2@alaska.gov