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Up to 1 in 17 preschool children and 1 in 5 Head Start children has an undiagnosed and untreated vision disorder We can’t see that kids can’t see. My child may not be able to see even if I think they can.” Stay Focused. Vision screening + Eye Exam + Treatment + Follow-Up Visits May 2024 National Center News Children’s Vision and Eye Health: An Overview Vision Screening Certification State Approaches to Children’s Vison and Eye Heath Children’s Vision Screening Requirements by State Innovative State Approaches to Children’s Vision and Eye Health Creating Effective State Systems for Children’s Vision A Call to Action Analyze Your State’s System for Children’s Vision Creating Effective Systems Community of Practice: Better Vision Together Children’s Vision Quality Improvement Project Health Education Resources Vision and Eye Health Presentations and Webinars Children’s Vision Fact Sheets, Posters, Reports, and Publications Prevent Blindness Statements and Policies for Children’s Vision Children’s Vision Consensus Statement Prevent Blindness Statement on School-age Vision Screening Vision Screenings and Eye Exams: Complementary Elements of Eye Care External Resources for Children’s Vision Vision Screening Guidelines by Age Vision Screening Guidelines by Age 12 Components of a Strong Vision Health System of Care Birth to First Birthday Toddlers Ages 1 and 2 years Preschoolers Ages 3-5 Years Children Ages 6 Years and Older and Adolescents Children With Special Health Care Needs Visual Acuity (optotype-based) Vision Screening Instrument-Based Screening Machine” Screening Stereoacuity Screening Color Vision Deficiency Screening Untestable Guidelines Rescreening Guidelines Additional References National Vision Screening Guidelines Children Who Should By-Pass Vision Screening Vision Screener Training and Certification Recognition Visual Acuity (Optotype-based) Screening Occlusion Techniques Instrument-Based Vision Screening Stereoacuity Testing Untestable Children and Rescreening Guidelines Components of a Comprehensive Vision Screening System Recommended Tools and Tests Data Collection Guidelines Characteristics of an Effective Vision Health Data System Data Input and Flow Demographic Information Specific Vision Care Data Elements Considerations for Successful Integration Data Collection for State School Nurse Consultants Performance Measure Guidelines Performance Measures for Vision Care Performance Measures for Children with Diagnosed Neurodevelopmental Disorders Performance Measures for Follow-Up and Treatment Performance Measure Implementation Best Practices and Policy 12 Components of a Strong Vision Health System of Care Prevent Blindness Model Children’s Vision Legislation Policy Issues Children’s Vision Consensus Statement Prevent Blindness Statement on School-age Vision Screening Vision Screenings and Eye Exams: Complementary Elements of Eye Care Parent/Caregiver Resources Small Steps for Big Vision: An Eye Health Information Tool Kit for Parents and Caregivers Parents Need to Know Introduction Vision Meeting Parent Resources Parent Comments About Vision Meeting Did You Know? 10 Take Home Messages Signs of Vision Problems in Children Association Between Vision and Learning Certain Classroom Behaviors May be Related to Poor Vision Vision Screenings and Eye Exams Importance of Eye Exams 10 Steps from Screening to Eye Exam How to Schedule an Eye Exam Financial Assistance Presenter Guide Invitation Sign-in Sheet Handouts Experiential Activities for Presention PowerPoint Signs of Vision Problems Vision Screenings, Eye Exams, Treatment Parents: Your Vision Videos and Webcasts ACHIEVE Children’s Health Initiative Understanding Children’s Vision Screenings and Eye Exams Your Child’s Sight A Glossary of Eye and Vision Terms Signs Your Child Might Have a Vision Problem Taking Your Child to the Eye Doctor How do I get my child to wear eyeglasses? Find an Eye Care Provider (eye doctor) The Affordable Care Act and Your Child’s Eyes Common Eye Problems Eye Health and Safety Fact Sheets Children’s Vision Information, Resources, Conference Presentations and Webinars An Eye Health Information Tool Kit for Parents and Caregivers Created in partnership with the National Head Start Association, the tool kit provides parents and caregivers with information, steps to take, and assistance they need to be empowered partners in their children’s, and their own, vision and eye health. This resource may take up to a minute to load. Please be patient.... Created in partnership with the National Head Start Association, the tool kit provides parents and caregivers with information, steps to take, and assistance they need to be empowered partners in their children’s, and their own, vision and eye health. This resource may take up to a minute to load. Please be patient.... Find out more Children's Vision Screening Certification Course The course provides participants with a 3-year, nationally recognized certificate based on current national guidelines and best practices.... The course provides participants with a 3-year, nationally recognized certificate based on current national guidelines and best practices.... Read more Be A Voice for Vision! Learn how to advocate for children's vision and eye health.... Learn how to advocate for children's vision and eye health.... Join Us! Vision Screening Guidelines by Age Prevent Blindness recommends a continuum of eye care for children to include both vision screening and comprehensive eye examinations.... Prevent Blindness recommends a continuum of eye care for children to include both vision screening and comprehensive eye examinations.... Read More Ask the Experts Get answers about vision and eye health screening, referrals and follow up or assistance with vision screening guidelines... Get answers about vision and eye health screening, referrals and follow up or assistance with vision screening guidelines... Make a request Vision and Eye Health Resources for Parents and Caregivers Take care of your own eyes as well as your children’s eyes.... Take care of your own eyes as well as your children’s eyes.... Read more Digital Screen Time Tips and Resources Tips to Reduce or Prevent Vision Symptoms When Using Digital Devices... Tips to Reduce or Prevent Vision Symptoms When Using Digital Devices... Find out more Give Us Your Feedback Was this page helpful? Name First Last Email Please give us any feedback you have about this page. What was helpful or what was missing? 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