Mar
12
Children’s Vision Massachusetts Members “Visit” Capitol Hill
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...
2022
2021
- 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!
2020
- 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
2019
- 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
2018
- 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
2017
2016
- 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
Mar
10
Children’s Vision Digital Screen Tips and Resources
The increasing time children spend on digital devices has been a topic of conversation among parents and health professionals especially during this past 12 months....
Feb
10
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...
Jan
28
Children’s Vision Massachusetts goes to Capitol Hill Virtually!
Children’s Vision MA joined Prevent Blindness Affiliate in participating in the sixteenth annual “Eyes on Capitol Hill” advocacy event, held virtually this year, on Wed.,...
Nov
30
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...
Oct
21
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...
Oct
8
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...
Aug
31
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...
Aug
25
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,...
Aug
20
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...