In late February, coalition members attended the annual advocacy event “Eyes on Capitol Hill” sponsored by Prevent Blindness. Over two days, CVMA advocates informed members of Congress about children’s vision and eye health, emphasizing the importance of early identification of vision problems. CVMA members told their vision stories, encouraging Congress to work toward policies such
- CVMA members provide Massachusetts School Nurse Clinical Update Training Series
- CVMA collaborates with MA DPH on new state vision screening protocols
- Children’s Vision Massachusetts Testifies at House Hearing on Behalf of ARPA Funding for Vision Screening
- US Department of Education Voices From the Field: Interview with Paulette Tattersall
- CVMA urges parents and caregivers to call their legislators to support the new vision bills
- Celebrate School Nurses Day on May 12!
- CVMA Adds Support for CDC Vision Programs
- Children’s Vision Massachusetts Members “Visit” Capitol Hill
- Children’s Vision Digital Screen Tips and Resources
- CVMA Co-Chair Contributes to Collaborative Position Statement on Children’s Vision
- Children’s Vision Massachusetts goes to Capitol Hill Virtually!
- December is Give the Gift of Sight Month
- Prevent Blindness Children’s Vision Screening Certification Course for Massachusetts
- CVMA Celebrates World Sight Day with Don’t Wait Social Media Campaign
- Hiding in Plain Sight
- Update for Eye Care Patients Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Vision Screening Considerations during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness Names Logan Newman, East High Vision Care Program, as Recipient of the 6th Annual Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award
- The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness Issues Updated National Report Outlining the Current State of Children’s Vision and Eye Health
- July 1 2020 National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness to Release Considerations for Community Vision Programs
- Children’s Vision Screening During Distancing
- Fight For Sight and Prevent Blindness Announce Call for Entries for the 2020 Joanne Angle Public Health Award
- 2019: Danielle Ledoux, MD, Joins Prevent Blindness Delegation from Massachusetts to advocate at Capitol Hill
- 2019: July is Fireworks Awareness Month
- Celebrate Independence Day Safely without Using Fireworks
- 2019: June is Cataract Awareness Month
- 2019: May is Ultraviolet (UV) Rays Month
- 2019: April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
- 2019: March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month
- 2019: February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
- 2019: January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
- 2018: December is Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month
- 2018: November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
- 2018 See America Press Release
- 2018: Shanyn Toulouse Joins Prevent Blindness Delegation from Massachusetts to Discuss the Importance of Healthy Vision
- 2016: Children’s Vision Massachusetts Coalition to Hold Summit to Help Address Children’s Eye Health Issues and Discuss Vision’s Impact on Learning
- 2016: CVMA Receives Massachusetts Nonprofit Network Excellence Award
- 2016: Children’s Vision Massachusetts Summit:
- Bruce Moore, OD, Receives Jenny Pomeroy Award in Washington DC
Children’s Vision Digital Screen Tips and Resources
CVMA Co-Chair Contributes to Collaborative Position Statement on Children’s Vision
In a first-time collaboration, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Optometry, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness have approved a joint Position Statement that underscores their shared commitment to childhood eye and vision care. Professor
Children’s Vision Massachusetts goes to Capitol Hill Virtually!
December is Give the Gift of Sight Month
Experiencing life through blurred vision is a challenge for anyone. A child with an undiagnosed or untreated vision disorder relies on us, the caring adults and professionals around them, to first recognize, and then act to turn this imminently solvable issue into a positive outcome – the benefit of maximum vision for every child. Children
Prevent Blindness Children’s Vision Screening Certification Course for Massachusetts
The Prevent Blindness Children’s Vision Screening Certification course is now available online and in Massachusetts-specific format. Course participants learn Massachusetts vision regulations, current evidence-based vision screening tools and best practice procedures when providing screening for children aged 3 years and older. The course, adapted from the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health certification,
CVMA Celebrates World Sight Day with Don’t Wait Social Media Campaign
October 8th WORLD SIGHT DAY. In honor of World Sight Day, CVMA has begun a “Don’t Wait” social media campaign. It is our intention to promote early detection and treatment, by sharing the signs and symptoms of a childhood vision disorder to increase awareness. Visit our Facebook page and Twitter feed to follow!
Hiding in Plain Sight
Engaging a child in the enjoyment of a Reach Out and Read book is a special bonding moment for parents and their child, and allows the pediatrician opportunities for conversation and observation around the activity. However, the major sensory modality required by the child to fully enjoy their gift – their vision – can be
Update for Eye Care Patients Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic
Eye care providers in states and regions are opening up. As you visit your eye care provider for routine eye care, urgent or emergency care, please refer to the following updates for further information: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cms.gov/files/document/covid-what-patients-should-know-about-seeking-health-care.pdf American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO): https://www.aao.org/eye-health/coronavirus American Optometric Association (AOA): https://www.aoa.org/covid-19/covid-19-latest-updates?sso=y Eye care
Vision Screening Considerations during the COVID-19 Pandemic
August 20, 2020-The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health (NCCVEH) at Prevent Blindness has collaborated with national partners, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the NCCVEH Advisory Committee, to develop guidance for implementation of vision and eye health program administration during the COVID-19 pandemic. This guidance address