Giles County Public Schools provide vision screenings to students enrolled in grades
K, 3rd, 7th, and 10th.
The
goal of the screening program for school-aged children shifts from a
primary focus on prevention of amblyopia and detection of amblyopia risk
factors, to detection of refractive errors and other eye conditions
that could potentially impact the students' ability to learn or to
affect their academic performance. - Prevent Blindness position
statement. https://preventblindness.org/
If your child does not pass his/her vision screening a referral letter
will be sent to the address provided upon enrollment. If you receive a
referral letter please schedule a follow up appointment for a complete eye exam with an optometrist.
**If your child is virtual and in K, 3rd, 7th or 10th grade and you'd like to make an appointment for them to be screened please call 540-921-1421 ext 19**
**If your child is virtual and you decline to have your child screened please send a letter of declination to 151 School Road, Pearisburg VA 24134**
A few local offices include:
Clarity Eye Care
Appalachian Eye Care
If you need financial assistance to obtain glasses for your student the Lion's club may be of assistance.
Application for Vision Assistance - Lions Club