Objective

Parents/guardians will learn three to six ways they can help to protect their children(s) vision.

Activities

1. Conduct a parents'/guardians' program, inviting them to a presentation by a local ophthalmologist or optometrist. Subjects to be addressed could include the development of children's vision, visual disorders, signs of possible eye trouble, vision screening, eye safety, and first aid for eye injuries.
2. Check with the school nurse to have students' vision screened.
3. Send home a parent/guardian letter describing eye hazards and safety tips at home.
4. Distribute sight-saving tips to parents/guardians.
5. Discuss the various eye problems of children.
6. Discuss the signs of possible eye trouble in children.
7. Discuss first aid for eye emergencies.

Handouts
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Parent/Guardian Letter
Home Eye Safety Tips
Trip to the Eye Doctor
Who's Who in Eye Care
Children's Vision Screening
Quick Facts: Children's Eye Problems
Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
Strabismus
Eye Patch Choices
Eye Patch Club
Dangerous Toys
Choosing Safe Toys
Fireworks Injury Facts
Fireworks Safety Quiz
Halloween Safety Tips
Children's Sunglasses
Cosmetic Contact Lenses
Safe Summer Celebrations
Paintball Position Statement
Children's Eye Health Position Statement
Sports Eye Safety