1.   Although many schools provide vision screenings, the quality can vary.

2.   Berger begins with a vision screening to make sure there are no health or pathology problems.

3.   Connecticut has a law on the books requiring vision screening for everyone, but lawmakers have tried to save money by not allocating funds for the program.

4.   NORC workers used light boxes to better scrutinize the ballots, underwent vision screening and pledged their disinterest in the November election.

5.   The benefits package includes hospital and clinic care, immunizations, prescriptions, vision screenings and glasses, mental health services and, in some cases, dental services.

6.   Vision screening corrects only nearsightedness or farsightedness and does not address astigmatism, a structural defect of the eye, she said.

7.   Vision screenings are required in his state, but he said efforts have been made in recent years to do away with them to save money.