Comments on: IDPH Posts New Eye Exam Form

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By: Bill Bartmann

Bill Bartmann — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:59:56 +0000

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By: visionfirst

visionfirst — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:25:31 +0000

Right on, Dr. Lyons. Kids learn with their eyes and ears, not their teeth. I’d like to add that false teeth can still chew, but a false eye cannot see.

Do you like the name of our organization? Vision should be first.

By: Dr. Willard Lyons

Dr. Willard Lyons — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:25:35 +0000

Having practiced general optometry for 40+ yrs in IL, I could never rationalize a mandatory dental exam and NO mandatory comprehensive eye exam for school children. Do kids learn with their teeth or with their eyes and ears? What benefit is it if a child has perfect teeth, but an accommodative esophoria or suppression? Who will best diagnose these conditions?

By: Cecilia

Cecilia — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:56:04 +0000

I agree with Nora…screening programs cause many problems and should be eliminated.

By: visionfirst

visionfirst — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:13:29 +0000

I like your simple question, Nora…Is it good for the children?

I hope the State of Illinois and the remaining states in the nation recognize the simple fact that what we’re doing at Vision First IS good for the children!

By: Nora

Nora — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:19:11 +0000

I applaud your committment and perseverance. To me it is simple…Is it good for children?

A comprehensive eye and vision exam is better than good, while screenings have caused needless problems. The Vision First form would be very good for children. It exceeds the State form.

By: visionfirst

visionfirst — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:17:42 +0000

I agree. The Vision First form exceeds the new law and should be approved.

The emergency rule’s reason for notice states: “In the absence of a complete eye test, common pediatric vision problems may go undetected and limit a child’s ability to learn and succeed, and, in some cases, can be misdiagnosed as a learning disability or behavioral problem.”

Once more, the Vision First form should be approved. Anything less is a disservice to our children and the intent of the law.

By: Dr. Thomas Poswilko

Dr. Thomas Poswilko — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:04:26 +0000

Janet,
It would really be in the best interest of Illinois students if the Vision First form was approved because of its strong emphasis in visual efficiency skills, which as we know now, are the primary causes of learning related vision problems often overlooked by most eye doctors today.

By: visionfirst

visionfirst — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:40:38 +0000

Thanks, Mark, for your support and encouragement. It’s good to know that parents appreciate our efforts at Vision First. Our children deserve better than what they’ve been getting!