The Peru Gazette

On August 24th, The Peru Lions Club, along with members of the Chazy Lions Club performed a vision screening at JCEO in Plattsburgh. Pictured are left to right Dave Dalton Dave Jabaut, Ed Eisele and Rena Hart. Standing is Chazy’s Ricky Laurin

Donna Eisele observes as Rena Hart scan’s a students eyes at a Lions vision screening in the Peru Primary School.

Eighty percent of all visual impairment can be prevented or cured. The first step to prevention is awareness. The second is early detection through vision screening. Around the world, Lions partner with medical professionals and community leaders to screen young children, primary school students, and adults to identify those at risk for vision loss. The venue for Lions’ vision screenings varies from schools, to workplaces, to community health fairs, and the screening methods depend upon the age group. But the results are always the same. Early identification leads to timely referral, professional treatment, and improved or restored sight.