Prevent Blindness Ohio: HealthyEyes and Adult Vision Screening Webinar (free)

Half of all blindness can be prevented through early detection and treatment. Today, there are 3.8 million Ohioans affected by vision problems, which if not detected and treated early, could lead to blindness. Because of the growth in the aging population, there will be more Ohioans affected by vision robbing conditions. The impact of vision loss on the individual, his or her family, and Ohio is a significant public health concern.

Adult Vision Screening Training Program, you will be able to:
• Perform adult vision health risk assessments and near and distance visual acuity screenings
• Educate people about “aging eye” diseases and disorders
• Describe Adult Vision Screening Guidelines Published by Prevent Blindness

Upon successful completion of the training and a practical assessment, you will be nationally certified to provide adult vision screenings for three years and may be eligible to receive vision screening equipment including: Adult Risk Assessment and Registration Forms, charts, and assorted educational vision resources and brochures.

HealthyEyes Program enhances the services of Ohio’s health-care staff and volunteers, senior care staff, and public health networks by providing access to prevention information, referral, and treatment resources for adult eye challenges. After completing the HealthyEyes portion of the program, you will be able to provide facts and information to help prevent vision loss. You will receive a HealthyEyes Toolkit t with many PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and support materials. This training provides you with the opportunity to be an advocate for eye health and safety!

Questions? Contact Laura Schwartz at 800-301-2020, ext. 112 or lauras@pbohio.org.
This program is free of charge thanks to our grant funders.

2.5 CEU are available for OTP’s