Vision is the primary sense used for learning in the early years. Approximately 80 percent of what a child learns is learned visually. Early detection and treatment of vision disorders are important to maximize a child’s visual potential. The longer eye conditions are left untreated, the more likely they are to worsen, affecting learning ability, athletic performance and self esteem (Parker, S. , “Comprehensive Adult Eye and Vision Examination”, American Optometric Association’s Clinical Practice Guideline, 1994. Original Source: “The Eye and Seeing”, rev. ed., Franklin Watts, New York, 1989, p. 4.).
Young children who lack the benefits of having good vision also do not have the appropriate social and academic readiness skills that are of utmost importance for success in school. Children who cannot see clearly face great obstacles as they are developing reading readiness skills and are beginning to develop socialization and play skills.
How to keep your children’s EYES SAFE
Information on VISION and COMMON EYE PROBLEMS
Preschool Vision Screening TRAINING
Access to low cost VISION SERVICES and EYE GLASSES
Tour the WISE ABOUT EYES MUSEUM EXHIBIT
See the WILD ABOUT EYES KIOSK
Bring EXHIBITS-TO-GO to your school or classroom
The EYE and how we SEE
SCHOOL-AGED Vision Screening training through ODH
