Help Create More
Star Pupils in Our Lives
Prevent Blindness America
has screened the eyes of
210,544
children so far this year.
Star Pupils
is the signature vision and
education platform of
Prevent Blindness America.
Helping Hints for Dealing with Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
1. Educate!
If your child is old enough, explain the seriousness of her vision problem and the consequences of not following the prescribed treatment plan.
2. Decorate patches!
Kids love to be special. Decorate your child's patches with crayons, markers, stickers, sequins. Draw holiday patches and designs. Have fun and encourage your child to participate.
3. Read!
There are a number of good children's books on amblyopia. Check at your local library.
Tags: children's vision problems
Color Blindness
The correct name for color blindness is color vision deficiency. Color vision deficiency is a term used to describe a number of different problems people have with color vision. These problems may range from a slight difficulty in telling different shades of a color apart to not being able to identify any color.
Tags: children's vision problems
Our Vision for Children's Vision - Introduction
Healthy People 2010 Goal
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has established a framework for prevention for the nation.
Our Vision for Children's Vision - Forward
Can it be possible that in a civilized country like our own, one in which the most scientific methods are supposed to be in use, babies are allowed to lose their eyes when they might have been saved?
Prevent Blindness America Certified Vision Screeners
To become a Prevent Blindness certified vision screener, individuals must complete a vision screening training program developed by Prevent Blindness America.
Children's Vision Screening
Why do children need vision screenings?
Young children with vision problems often do not know that the way they see the world is not the way everyone sees it. Yet vision problems affect one in 20 preschoolers. They also affect one in four school children.
How will an eye doctor treat my child's eye problem?
Eye care professionals use many different treatments to correct a child's eye problems. These treatments may be used alone or in combination.
Your Child's Glasses
Whether your child's glasses are for close up or distance vision, it's important that he or she wear them exactly as prescribed by the eye doctor. You may want to tell your child's teachers or other adult guardians that your child needs glasses to see well and should be wearing them at school or away from home.
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Myopia is a refractive error. Myopic or nearsighted people generally can see near objects clearly, but distant objects are out of focus.
