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Approximately one in every ten preschoolers and one in every four school aged students have an undetected vision problem. We know that early intervention is crucial in the fight against blindness; therefore one of our main goals is to provide free screenings for children of all ages.
Our prevention of blindness team has been certified by and follows the guidelines established by the PA Association of the Blind. If children fail the screening or have signs or symptoms of a visual impairment, they are referred for a complete eye exam by an eye care professional. Visual problems left untreated can result in significant vision loss or blindness which can impact all aspects of life.
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| Some Signs and Symptoms to Watch for in Children: |
- Tilts or thrust head forward
- Closes or covers one eye
- Squints eyes or frowns
- Blinks more that usual or seems cranky when doing close-up work
- Has trouble reading or doing close-up work / holds objects close to eyes
- Rubs eyes excessively
- Eyes appear watery, red or inflamed
- Eyelids are red-rimmed, crusted or swollen
- Eyes do not line up, are crossed or one eye is turned
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- “Everything looks blurry.”
- “I see double.”
- “I have a headache.”
- “I feel sick/nauseous.”
- “I can’t see that very well.”
- “ My eyes are itchy.”
- “My eyes burn.”
- “My eyes feel scratchy.”
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Additional Resources
American Foundation for the Blind Website
National Eye Institute Website
LowVision.org List of National (USA) Associations |
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Radio Reading News
North Central Sight Services is transitioning from its current radio reading service to the National Federation for the Blind's NFB Newsline.
The NFB Newsline has been in existence since 1995 and currently carries 300 newspapers and other publications on its service.
For more information, visit the Radio Reading page. |
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Service Areas
We serve the following counties in Central Pennsylvania:
Bradford, Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga Counties. |
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Phone: (570) 323-9401
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Toll Free: (866) 320-2580
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Fax: (570) 323-8194
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PO Box 3292, 2121 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701
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