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i n n O v a t i O n Cole Eye Institute Vision First Program HElps KIds In ClEvElAnd pUBlIC sCHOOls The Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute reaches out to children in the Cleveland Municipal School District with free vision screenings on its Vision Bus. the bus, operated by the vision First project, began in the 2002- 2003 school year and travels to all elementary schools in the district to test the vision of kindergarten and first-grade pupils, as well as pre-kindergarten pupils in schools that offer that program. the bus, the size of a recreational vehicle, is fully equipped to perform complete eye examinations. in the 2004-2005 school year, more than 6,000 children were screened at 88 elementary schools. about 550 were found to need glasses and more than 200 had a vision problem that required further follow-up. elias i. traboulsi, m.d., head of pediatric ophthalmology at the cole eye institute, is the medical director for the program. heather cimino, O.d., and rhonda Wilson, an ophthalmic technician, staff the bus. they assess the need for glasses as well as depth perception, ability to use both eyes fully, color perception and eye muscle strength on each child whose parents return a signed permission slip. children in whom problems are identified are given a more comprehensive examination by dr. hasley that includes dilating their pupils. if glasses or further medical attention are warranted, the school nurse is given information to mail home to parents. many families are eligible for no-cost follow-up care from pediatric ophthalmologists who accept medicaid. this program is so important because many childhood vision problems such as amblyopia are treatable if caught early enough, but can lead to permanent vision loss that hinders a child’s ability to learn if they are not. also, the earlier students who need glasses get them, the sooner they can start doing better in school. In a typical school year, more than 6,000 children are screened at 88 elementary schools. Because the program is designed for such young children, the bus is equipped with a system that lets the staff use letters, numbers and even pictures in the exams. video cartoons are sometimes used also, and plenty of stickers are handed out as rewards. school nurses play a vital role in making sure the students bring back their signed permission slips and working with families to be sure the children get any follow-up care they need. // O p h t h a l m O l O g y U p d a t e s p e c i a l e d i t i O n 2 0 0 6
Refractive Surgery FREEInG pATIEnTs FROm GlAssEs OR COnTACT lEnsEs We utilize the most advanced techniques to offer the complete range of vision correction options. We recently were among the first in the nation to get the newest alcon excimer laser, the ladarvision 6000. We also have added the newest version of the intralase device, the 60 Khz upgrade. Both lasers now deliver quicker, more accurate treatments with less irritation and faster recovery of excellent visual acuity. treatments for myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism are offered. also, monovision/blended vision treatments, in which one eye is corrected for near and the other for mid-range, are a popular choice for many of our patients over 40. i n n O v a t i O n The Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute Refractive Center is a national leader in laser vision correction, and our refractive surgeons are among the most experienced anywhere. The Cole Eye Institute laser vision correction team is internationally respected for providing world-class eye care and for playing a prominent role in many major ophthalmic clinical trials. Our volumes have increased nearly 20 percent since 2002, and we have achieved that growth by always remembering that patients have a wide variety of choices available for laser vision correction today. Our team proudly differentiates itself by consistently putting patients first and delivering high quality results and sensitive, thorough care before, during and after each procedure. patients include many members of the local business, cultural, law enforcement and athletic communities, and the highest compliment they pay us is referring a family member or friend. every aspect of our refractive unit adheres to the highest standards set by the cole eye institute for all patients. Our team proudly differentiates itself by consistently putting patients first. c O l e e y e i n s t i t U t e c l e v e l a n d c l i n i c . O r g / e y e //
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