One in four children have an undiagnosed vision problem in early childhood. Now, one non-profit is tackling the problem head ...

The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology recommends screening children during their preschool years. Courtney Sacco Corpus Christi Caller Times via Imagn Content Services, LLC When parents ...

KNOXVILLE (WATE) – With school starting, a teacher might realize your child has a hard time reading the board in a classroom or focusing on words in a text book. These can be signs of vision problems.

(NBC) - There's a new way to spot vision problems in kids early by using one of their favorite technologies - TV! Five-year-old Ryan Sedlacek is having his vision tested, the traditional way, as part ...

The development of a new tool for testing the eyesight of children under three could mean more children receive treatment for vision difficulties earlier, leading to positive effects on learning and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Prevent Blindness announced the debut of its new Children’s Vision Health Map, an online interactive tool that ...

Increased screen time in classrooms raises concerns about eye strain and myopia risk among school-aged children. Experts recommend the 20-20-20 rule, tracking screen time, and encouraging outdoor ...

Now that school is in full sessions and kids are back to learning, the Roselle Lions Club and the American Academy of Ophthalmology are reminding parents of the signs of vision problems in their ...

As many as 30% of children and teens across the world were nearsighted in 2023, a new study has revealed. Diagnoses of nearsightedness (myopia) are expected to worsen over the next two decades, ...

When parents are building their child’s healthcare team, they may not think about an ophthalmologist, especially when there are no noticeable issues with a child’s eyesight. However, many vision ...

Hormone level changes due to growth and development or disease can lead to various eye health issues. Eye changes occur during puberty and menopause, as well as due to low thyroid hormone levels. A ...