Vision Technicians provide screenings to children in schools throughout Ingham County.
Grades screened include:
- Preschool
- Pre-kindergarten
- Kindergarteners not tested prior to entering school
- First grade
- Third grade
- Fifth grade
- Seventh grade
- Ninth grade
- Contained special education
- Any children who received a referral in the past
Parents/guardians are notified of the outcome of the screening. Children who are unable to pass the screening are
asked to follow up with area Optometrist or Ophthalmologist. The Vision Screening Program requests confirmation
from the parent/guardian that the child has received follow-up care.
Looking for an optometrist or ophthalmologist for your child that needs follow up care or glasses? See our compiled
list of eye care providers that accept Medicaid.