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THE EYE CHECK

Eye Exam
What to expect on the day

1.    We discuss your general health and family history.

2.    We Check Visual Acuity, how well you can see through each eye at 6m.

3.    We check eye muscle movements and weaknesses.

4.    We assess for colour vision or colour blindness.

5.    We look at the back of the eye to check for eye disease.

6.    We assess colour vision for any colour blindness.

7.    We send out a report with findings.

Common Vision Disorders

 

Myopia - or shortsightedness refers to poor vision at distance. Myopia is present in about 1% of children at age 5, increasing to about 8% at age 10. The person has trouble seeing far images. It is usually treated with glasses or contact lenses. 

 

Hyperopia - or farsightedness refers to not being able to see properly up close. Hyperopia is usually present at birth. Most children are farsighted when they start school. It also increases through middle age, which is a condition known as Presbyopia. Children are often unable to learn properly, as too much accommodative strain at near occurs, when the eye muscles struggle to clear the print.

 

Astigmatism refers to an eye disorder where some lines are nearer than others at 90 degrees to each other. It is the most common vision disorder and can cause eyestrain at both distance and near as well as night blindness. It is also treated with glasses and contact lenses.

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The Dental Checks


 

Is there any charge to the school/parents for children eligible for CDBS?

  

There is no charge to the school or students covered under the Child Dental Benefit Scheme. This is an initiative of the Australian Government to promote preventative dental care and if students don’t use the benefits, they lose them.

This easily covers the cost of a dental examination, scale and clean, and application of fluoride. 

Some children may require additional treatment, including but not limited to x-rays and fissure seals (protective covers over the grooves of the teeth that decrease the incidence of decay). 

 

We will notify the parent how much of the benefit has been used and how much remains after their child has been seen by our staff. 

 

If a child has seen a dentist and used some (or all) of the CDBS, the child may have insufficient funds to cover this service. If checked, the amount of remaining funds will be seen online, and this situation should be avoidable. 

 

Otherwise, and for those children not eligible for CDBS, they may choose to pay Privately

For those with private health insurance, the receipt may be used to claim back some or all of this amount.

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What ages do we test?

 

From age 2-17 through CDBS

FROM AGE 18- Privately or reduced via our Foundation funding

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Why should we check our students’ teeth? 

 

 

  • Early detection of dental problems, such as: decay, crooked teeth requiring orthodontic intervention, oral disease, etc 

  • Monitoring of dental hygiene 

  • Prevention of decay through dental cleans as well as through application of fissure seals 

  • Fabrication of mouthguards to reduce the likelihood of injury of the teeth and gums when playing sport 

 

 

How long does the service take? 

 

The treatment will generally take 15-20min. This includes an examination, x-rays (when deemed appropriate), clean, and fluoride application. Where appropriate and if consent has been obtained fissure seals can be done.

For anything more complex the parent will be notified for the child to be seen to by a dentist. 

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Can a child still go to the dentist after your service? 

 

Certainly. If eligible, parents should check their child’s remaining CDBS balance online and use the remaining amount that is allocated within a 2-year calendar period.  

Otherwise, they may pay using a private health fund or out of pocket, as per normal. 

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Who conducts the dental exam and treatment? 

 

Children are examined by qualified Dentists, Oral Therapists, or Dental Hygienists who are AHPRA registered and have appropriate WWCC checks. 

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What does a typical session consist of? 

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The comprehensive dental check-up and clean includes: 

 

  • A thorough dental examination 

  • A thorough dental scale clean and polish 

  • An application of fluoride to the teeth 

  • X-rays where appropriate and consent has been obtained 

  • Application of fissure seals where appropriate and consent has been obtained 

  • A report to be issued to the parent once we have performed these services, including: 

  • Current condition 

  • What we have performed 

  • Amount of CDBS used and remaining 

  • Recommendation of further treatment (if any) which may include a recommendation to see a dentist or perhaps a specialist (such as orthodontist for the straightening of teeth, etc) 

 

 

What is the standard of cleanliness and infection control? 

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We adhere to the same levels of infection control as a proper dental surgery. All dental equipment is sterilized, and all affected surfaces are cleaned between patients according to the highest standards of care. 

 

 

How do parents receive reports? 

 

  • We will perform the dental check-ups and issue treatment reports to all participating parents within 24-48 hours of the service. 

 

Andrea on 0424097559 or Nancy on 0405734321 

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