Web Site:
http://wind.uwyo.edu/vision

Contact:
Laurie Westlake
E-mail: laurie@uwyo.edu
Phone: (307)766-2456

Project Description:
The goal of this project is to identify Wyoming children with vision problems at an earlier age by improving the screening and referral processes leading to more timely diagnosis and appropriate intervention. As a result of improved screening, referral, diagnosis, and intervention, it is believed children with vision problems will experience less developmental delay and subsequent educational delays. The Developmental Disabilities Division and the Maternal and Child Health Division of the Wyoming Department of Health have been working with WIND, the Developmental Preschool and Day Care, Child Development Services of Wyoming, and Wyoming Lions Clubs to train personnel throughout Wyoming to use specific vision screening tools including the Photoscreener®. The project is establishing a photo interpretation center at UW, and developing a data system to assure that children referred receive a comprehensive vision examination and appropriate intervention.

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