Children’s Eye Health – Preserve Vision Florida

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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…

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.

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.

In August, Our Focus is on Kids’ Eyes

Many organization focused on healthy eyes observe Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month in August. Here are links to informative articles about vision issues affecting children: August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation 10 Child Eye Problems Parents Should Never Ignore American Academy of Ophthalmology Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month to Help Educate Families on the Importance of Healthy Vision and Early Access to Eyecare Prevent Blindness Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month National Today NEI for Kids This website teaches children all about protecting their eyes and keeping them healthy. Provided…

Shocked… and Grateful

“I was shocked that Skylar had a vision issue. We may not have known for quite some time that our daughter needed special eye care, let alone glasses. I work with children every day and had no idea! We will always be grateful to Preserve Vision Florida for this screening.” —Jennifer Dunn, Center Director, Childcare of Brandon Town Center

More than 12,000 Vision Screenings Each Year

Did you know? In addition to dozens of vision screenings open to the public each year, Preserve Vision Florida provides screenings at more than 500 additional sites in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. This year, we expect to screen more than 12,000 children and adults. One in four children has vision problems. Early detection and correction help children see their bright future! Thank you all again very much. I was shocked that Skylar had a vision issue. We may not have known for quite some time that our daughter needed special eye care, let alone glasses. I work with children…

Meet Amaia

Preserve Vision Florida screened her at the Children’s Board Family Resource Center in Brandon. Our team identified that she suffers from myopia, also known as near-sightedness. This is experienced as distant objects appearing blurry, while objects up close appear normal. Some symptoms associated with myopia may be headaches and eye strain. Without correction, Amaia would not be able to see well in a classroom to learn or play sports safely. PVF set up an eye examination with Optical Outlets and the doctor prescribed eyeglasses. Amaia can now see her bright future through her stylish glasses and will keep them safe…

Good News! Back to School

Preserve Vision Florida was invited to the Beth El Farmworker Back to School Bash, where we provided free vision screenings and follow-ups for children who need an eye exam and glasses. During the event, we also provided adult and child eye health and safety education sessions. These families learned how sunglasses protect children and adults from harmful UV rays that can cause vision damage including cataracts!

Focus on Sports Eye Safety

Parents, Teachers and Coaches Can Help Prevent Sports-Related Eye Injuries Parents and coaches play an important role in making sure young athletes protect their eyes and properly gear up for the game. Protective eyewear should be part of any uniform because it plays such an important role in reducing sports-related eye injury. Eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in children in the United States, and most injuries occurring in school-aged children are sports-related. These injuries account for an estimated 100,000 physician visits per year at a cost of more than $175 million. Ninety percent of sports-related eye injuries can be…

Protecting Children’s Sight

New Online Resource to Help Protect Children’s Sight Launches from The National Center For Children’s Vision And Eye Health at Prevent Blindness and the National Association Of School Nurses (March 2, 2016) – The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) has partnered with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) to create a new online resource to support school nurses in the implementation of stronger vision health programs for the students they serve. More than 12.1 million school-age children, or one in four, have some form of a vision problem which includes refractive errors…