StEPS Eye Testing

The Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening (StEPS) program is an initiative of the NSW Ministry ofHealth and offers all 4 year old children a free vision screening assessment.

• I tis highly recommended all 4year old children participate inscreening a svision problems may not be detected unless a child's vision is screened by a trained vision screener.

•Your child's vision will be screened one eye at a time and no drops will be used.

• All parents/carers o fchildren who have their vision screened through the StEPS program will be informed of the results of their child's vision screening assessment.

• If a possible vision problem is found, parents/carers will receive a letter asking them to have their child's vision fully tested by an eye health professional.

• Please complete and sign the attached consent form and return it to Concord Kindergarten as soon as possible so that a trained vision screener can test your child's eyes.