See by Three – On the Road Again

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 by Thomas Rogers

Since See by Three has begun in Fort Worth, Texas, more than 1,000 miles have been driven to and from training events all over the Fort Worth area. The picture to the right is from a training event where the pediatrician was interested in learning about vision screening devices that allow children as young as 18-months to receive a vision screening. See by Three also offers training on charts for 4- and 5-year olds.

We’ve trained more than 70 physicians, nurses and medical technicians on techniques to screen children’s vision and we’re beginning to enjoy some significant success, including:

• Shortening the average amount of time it takes medical professionals to perform a vision screening
• Before: 8 to 11 minutes
• After 4 to 7 minutes

• Increasing the quality of vision screenings
• Before: sailboat charts, pictured right (among other non-AAP approved charts)
• After: Lea symbols charts and vision screening devices

• Decreasing the average age at which vision screening starts
• Before: 4-years old or older
• After: 3-years old

Most importantly, we’ve helped more than 100 children receive a quality vision screening and helped to ensure that children who are identified as having a problem receive the care they need.

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