Needs From: United Way Muscatine County

As a Lions Club Member

You’ll join a local group of service-minded men and women who volunteer to support your community every day. You’ll also become a member of Lions Clubs International – a respected international organization, a leader in your local community, and a friend to people in need.

How to Join Find a club near you and contact them directly to ask about becoming a member of their club Fill out a Prospective Member Form Contact our New Members Department for more information about local volunteer opportunities with Lions

Vision Screening

A vision screening is done to identify possible vision problems. Partner with eye care professionals to carry out joint screening events and ensure further assessment when needed. 

Organize a Vision Screening Arrange for medical personnel and medical equipment. Government health departments, universities, hospitals, or private physicians often agree to perform free or low cost public screenings. Obtain legal clearance/permits from local authorities. Adhere to the appropriate healthcare laws and regulations for your jurisdiction when conducting health screenings. Select a date for the screening. This date should not conflict with other community events. Secure a location for the screening. Schools, libraries, houses of worship, community centers or homes for the elderly are among possible locations. Provide advance publicity. Use social media and other communication channels to notify the public about the date and location of the screening. Stay in touch with community partner. Medical professionals, manager of screening location, volunteers, etc. Develop procedures to refer participants whose screening results may indicate the possibility of vision or eye health problems. Refer these participants for further medical evaluation in collaboration with local eye care professionals. Optional: Plan a screening in conjunction with your October Sharing the Vision Centennial Service Challenge. Offer the adults who attend your screening event appropriate handouts from the Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP), or from your country’s optometry or ophthalmological professional organization. Conducting a Vision Screening Organize and set up the screening room. Provide free transportation for persons who lack access. Assist with record-keeping functions. Distribute professional eye health information and publications. Provide other assistance to eye care professionals in accordance with local laws and regulations. Follow Up After the Screening Refer participants whose screening indicates a need for further medical evaluation. Send letters of appreciation to persons involved in the screening. This includes healthcare professionals who donated time, community centers that provided a venue and medical companies or local healthcare providers that donated equipment and supplies. Provide publicity after your screening. Let your community know about the details of your event, including the number of persons who benefited from the free public screening.  Use social media to highlight your event and issue a press release or other community announcement. Use MyLCI to share information about your screening and to report your club's Centennial Service Challenge activity.