LiFE Sports: See Better, Learn Better
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Vision screens were conducted at the camp and education programs were delivered to elementary school students. Vision Screening - performed and referral letters were sent home with children requiring more immediate visual attention, Applied the Ohio Optometric Association's RealEyes curriculum to educate the children about vision and its importance in learning, eye health and safety, and the importance of routine vision examinations, Presented the RealEyes program and other material in classrooms throughout the school year.
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IMPACT. 1: Screened 305 campers and referred 127 kids for full eye exams -- 2. Presented RealEyes and other material to 25 elementary classrooms totaling 1,322 kids -- 3. Collaborated with 13 Optometry students and 5 faculty for vision screenings.
OSU PARTNERS: OSU Athletics; College of Social Work
PRIMARY CONTACT: Elizabeth Brubaker (brubaker.83@osu.edu)