Sports and Eye Safety

Thousands of eye injuries occur annually related to sports activities among youth and adults. Sports and Eye Safety: Tips for Parents and Teachers Eye injuries are a leading cause of blindness in children in the United States — and most of these injuries happen while kids are playing sports. The good news is that wearing the right protective eyewear can prevent 9 out of 10 sports-related eye injuries. What is protective eyewear? Protective eyewear is eyewear made of ultra-strong polycarbonate, a type of plastic that’s very impact resistant and also protects eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays. Types of protective eyewear…

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Back to School: What to Know About Eyes

Vision Skills Needed in School

Near vision. The ability to see clearly and comfortably at 10-13 inches
Distance vision. The ability to see clearly and comfortably beyond arm’s length
Binocular coordination. The ability to use both eyes together.

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David Yates, 2023 Person of Vision

Thank you for joining us in honoring David Yates as our 2023 Person of Vision, and celebrating the life-changing work of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The Person of Vision Award annually honors a Florida visionary who has had a profound impact on the community, region, state or world. David Yates was CEO of Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) from 2006 – 2020, where he Co-Produced Dolphin Tale and Executive Produced Dolphin Tale 2. CMA is internationally recognized thanks to these blockbuster movies, starring the aquarium’s most famous resident, Winter the dolphin, along with Harry Connick, Jr., Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Kris…

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Ivan and His Dinosaur

Meet 9-year-old Ivan! His vision was screened by Preserve Vision Florida at the Children’s Board Family Resource Center. He was identified as a referral for astigmatism, which causes blurry vision.

Thanks to our partnership with Bright Eye Kids, Ivan received a follow-up exam and a pair of stylish glasses. He loves his dinosaur Lenz Frenz animal glasses case, keeping his glasses safe while showing off his cool style.

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