We have another Vision Screening scheduled for Monday, November 17th from 1:00 to 3:00. We’ll be at the Community Assistance ...

Children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old should undergo vision screening at least once a year, according to new ...

Research published in JAMA Ophthalmology supports the continued implementation of preschool-based vision screening programs, as nearly 3 of 4 preschool students consistently wore their glasses at ...

It remains unclear whether a special ophthalmological examination of all children younger than 6 years (and potential follow-up treatments) would reduce the frequency and severity of visual impairment ...

We agree with Mowatt et al that compliance with occlusion is often better in younger children. Although vision testing at school entry is easier, coverage is higher, and treatment of amblyopia is ...

Delayed checkups and routine screenings due to COVID-19 have been common. Fear of catching the virus, even in medical facilities where strict COVID-19 safety measures are being followed, has many ...

When vision problems are caught at a younger age, there is a better chance they can be corrected before permanently affecting a child's vision, according to Dr. Christine Ferchoff, an optometrist in ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — OHSU’s preschool vision screening program is celebrating 20 years of free vision screenings in schools. On Monday, we got the chance to see them in action at Head Start. Many ...

Children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2008 to be eligible for pre-kindergarten. Youngsters must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2008 to be eligible for kindergarten. Students ...

It remains unclear whether a special ophthalmological examination of all children younger than 6 years (and potential follow-up treatments) would reduce the frequency and severity of visual impairment ...