ATLANTA — The Villages at Carver Family YMCA held a free vision screening for children on Tuesday in Southwest Atlanta.
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation partnered with the YMCA of Metro Atlanta to perform the screenings and, if needed, provide eyeglasses at no cost to the families.
Vision impairment can impact literacy development and cause social, emotional, and psychological problems.
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation aims to improve the sight of Georgians who are uninsured and underinsured.
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Eight events are being held at Metro Atlanta YMCA locations during June, where campers can get complimentary screenings.
If a child fails the vision screening, they are moved to a full on-site exam. If they need glasses, they will get fitted during their visit and receive them in the mail at home.
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