KOAT Albuquerque

Back-to-school eye exams recommended for children

HAPPEN IN PERSON. STUDENTS ACROSS OUR STATE HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL HERE VERY SOON. OPTOMETRISTS SAY AS YOU GET THEM READY, IT’S IMPORTANT TO CHECK THEIR EYES. POOR VISION CAN AFFECT THEIR BEHAVIOR OR ...
Healio

Vision screening, eye exam rates lower among children from disadvantaged backgrounds

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Vision screening rates differed by age, race/ethnicity and insurance status. Targeted strategies may increase ...
Kaleido Scope

Make comprehensive eye exams a back-to-school priority

As students prepare to head back to school, make scheduling an eye exam for school-age kids a priority. Nicholas Onken, OD, recommends that parents schedule a comprehensive eye exam for their children ...
Healio

Q&A: ‘Widespread action’ needed to pass children’s early detection eye health act

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act, if passed, would be the first federal-level program ...
CNET

Eye Exams: Tests Performed, Machines Used and What to Expect

Whether you deal with conditions like dry, itchy eyes, blurred vision or cataracts -- or enjoy perfect 20/20 vision -- regular eye exams are essential for protecting your sight and maintaining eye ...