The purpose of the Public Service Announcement, Ask About Vision, is to highlight the importance of vision as a critical part of child development and learning with a message that promotes the importance of vision screening, eye exams, and follow up care and treatment for children throughout childhood. The Coalition thanks: the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation for its generosity in supporting the project; the Northshore Education Consortium; Specialized Pediatric Eye Care, Beverly, MA; the Stamatopoulos Family; Tom Miller; Danielle Ledoux, MD; Catherine Johnson, OD; Leonardo J. Guerrero, Visto Creative; and Erik Brown. Distribution of this Public Service Announcement (English and Spanish), and a longer version video, are welcomed. Please contact Jen Zolkos: [email protected]
- Parent Caregiver Resources
- Facts About Children’s Vision
- When a Child Does Not Pass a Vision Screening
- Your Child’s Sight
- Children’s Vision Digital Screen Tips and Resources
- Your Baby’s Developing Sight
- Your Child’s Glasses
- Wearing Contact Lenses
- Signs of Possible Eye Problems in Children
- Common Children’s Vision Problems
- Protect Your Child from Eye Injuries
- Home and Toy Eye Safety for Children
- Safe Toy Checklist
- Eye Safety for Your Child Athlete
- Protecting Your Child’s Eyes from the Sun
- First Aid for Eye Emergencies
- Fireworks Safety
- Taking Your Child to the Eye Doctor
- The ACA and Your Child’s Eye Care
- Vision Care Financial Assistance
- Understanding Vision Screenings and Eye Exams
- Fact Sheets to download and print
- Children With Special Health Care Needs
- Resources for Professionals and Programs
- Vision Care Assistance
- Children’s Vision Screening Training and Certification
- Children’s Vision Facts/Downloadable Resources
- National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health
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