Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation Vision Van

        (See Photo Gallery for KLEF Vision Van @ 2009 KY State Fair)

KLEF is proud to provide the resources (van, equipment, supplies, training, consultation, etc.) to Lions Clubs in Kentucky’s Multiple District 43 for the purpose of conducting vision screening.

Vision screening is never as comprehensive as a doctor’s examination and can never be a substitute as seeing an eye doctor. Screening procedures may detect people in early or treatable stages of eye disease or have refractive errors. Screening urges these people to seek professional examinations. We, as screeners, have the opportunity to help professionals save the sight of people who might otherwise neglect seeing an eye doctor until it is to late.

The vision van is kept at KLEF, 301 E. Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville., KY. The phone number is (502) 583-0564 or 1(800) 232-5308. Or contact Lion Bob Warren (502) 363-3305.

What is it ? The vision van is a 2002 Ford passenger/cargo van that will transport 6 passengers and all the equipment and supplies. It does not have room for screening activities. The van is approximately 20 feet long, automatic transmission and is easy to drive; no commercial driving license is needed. It has extensive exterior graphics to make it very visible for public relations and advertising purposes.

The van has resources for the entire family

Ages 1 year to 5 years- there is Kid Sight equipment and film (because of in climate temperature changes) you will have to request the camera, before picking it up. The van is also equipped with (2) tents, (4) tables and (6) chairs.

Ages 6 years to 8 years- a conventional eye chart and the Random Dot "E" kit to measure depth perception and coordination of the eyes are provided.

Ages 9 years to 99 years there are 5 stations;

1st station is the initial interview and forms (provided) to be filled out.

2nd station the Optic Vision tester to measure for distance and near visual acuities.

3rd station is the FDT (visual fields screening) for glaucoma and/or other diseases.

4th station is the Tonometer (Intraocular Pressure) to measure the pressure inside the eye.

5th station is the exit interview, explaining the results of the screening.

Offer brochures (provided on the van) on verity of eye health and safety tips. We determine if assistance is needed for eyeglasses.

Suggestions for your vision screening event

To plan a vision screening project for your community:

Select a date, time and place for your screening.

Reserve the vision van ASAP. If your dates are set, a year in advance is not too soon.

Publish the event in news papers, radio, etc.

Allow time to train your screeners.