Orland Township to Host Free Vision Examinations

On Tuesday, October 8,
2013 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, and the
Eye Specialists Center, 600 Ravinia Place, are hosting a free vision clinic for
Orland Township students still in need of a state-required eye examination by
the October 15 deadline. Proof of residency and an appointment is required.

The examinations will
be completed using a Plusoptix device onsite, which provides reliable and
objective screening results. Results, including full refraction data can be
printed as a reference should a student need to see an eye care professional
for a comprehensive examination.

Any child enrolling in
kindergarten in a public, private or parochial school and any student enrolling
for the first time in a public, private or parochial school is required to have
an eye examination and present proof of examination by a licensed optometrist
or medical doctor who performs eye examinations.

Immunizations will also be offered during the vision clinic,
including Tdap. All students entering, advancing, or transferring into 6th,
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades must show proof of receiving one dose
of Tdap vaccine (defined as tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis)
regardless of the interval since the last DTaP, DT or Td dose. The deadline for the Tdap shot is
also October 15.

Immunizations
are offered to Orland Township residents only. In order to receive an
immunization, children 18 and younger must be either uninsured, Medicaid
eligible (includes All Kids recipients) or Native American (American Indian or
Alaskan Native). All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
and display proof of residency and a valid shot record.  Adult vaccines
are also available for a fee and require proof of residency.

Additional vaccinations
that will be offered include: DTap, DTap-IPV/Hib, DTap/IPV, DTap/Hep B/IPV,
haemophilus b conjugate, Hep A, Hep B, Hep A/B, Hib, HPV, IPV, meningococcal,
MMR, pneumococcal, TB, Tdap, TD, varicella, rotavirus, typhoid.

To make a vision
appointment, or for additional information, please call (708) 403-4222.