OPENING EYES
The Special Olympics / Lions Club International Opening Eyes® program is a vision and eye health screening in partnership with the Lions Club International Foundation.

Led by volunteer vision care professionals, Opening Eyes is able to offer prescription eyewear, sunglasses, and sports goggles to Special Olympics athletes.

SCREENING PROCESS
A Opening Eyes screening takes approximately 25-30 minutes and may include the following tests:

Vision check (far and near)

Color vision

Stereo (3-D) vision

Eye alignment and muscle movement

Eye pressure

Front of the eyes and inside the eye evaluation

An additional test may be included depending on the screening outcomes.
Every athlete who needs vision correction is provided with a free pair of glasses and/or sports goggles. Sometimes the athletes will receive their new glasses that day. For athletes who do not need prescription glasses, they may receive free sunglasses and swim goggles.