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      • Helping Hints for Dealing with Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
      • Eye Patch Choices
      • Make Patch Time Count
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    • The ACA and Your Child’s Eye Care
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    • Small Steps for Big Vision Tool Kit
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    • Spanish Language Fact Sheets/Hojas informativas en español
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      • National Association of School Nurses and NCCVEH Vision Tool Kit
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      • Prevent Blindness Model Children’s Vision Legislation
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        • Recognition Visual Acuity (Optotype-based) Screening
        • Occlusion Techniques
        • Instrument-Based Vision Screening
        • Stereoacuity Testing
        • Untestable Children and Rescreening Guidelines
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        • Components of a Comprehensive Vision Screening System
      • Vision Screening Guidelines by Age
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  • Our Affiliates and Partners
    • Prevent Blindness Georgia
    • Prevent Blindness Iowa
    • Prevent Blindness North Carolina
    • Prevent Blindness Ohio
    • Prevent Blindness Texas
    • Prevent Blindness Wisconsin
    • Children’s Vision Massachusetts
    • Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness
    • Children’s Vision Equity Alliance
    • Corporate and Foundation Partners
    • Association Partners
    • Nonprofit Organization Partners
    • Government Partners
  • About Us
    • Our Mission and History
    • Our Impact
    • Board of Directors
    • Scientific Advisory Committee
    • Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Annual Report and Financial Information
    • Award and Grant Programs
      • Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award
      • Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health
      • Joanne Angle Public Health Award
      • Rising Visionary Award
    • National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health
    • The Center for Vision and Population Health
    • Prevent Blindness Northeast Region
    • Living Well with Low Vision
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy Statement
  • News & Media
    • News
    • eNews, March 2023
    • Subscribe to eNews!
    • Focus on Eye Health Expert Series
    • Calendar of Observances
    • Eye Health and Safety Infographics
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      • Twitter Advocacy
      • Instagram
      • YouTube
  • How You Can Help
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    • Planned Giving
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    • Prevent Blindness Art Therapy Program
    • 2023 Swing Fore Sight – Illinois
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  • Your Sight
    • The Eye & How We See
    • A Glossary of Eye and Vision Terms
    • What’s Your Risk of a Vision Problem?
    • Signs of Eye Disease and Vision Problems in Adults
    • Getting Professional Eye Care
      • What is an Eye Exam?
      • How Often Should I Have an Eye Exam?
      • Who Are Eye Doctors?
      • Find an Eye Doctor
      • Getting Ready for My Eye Doctor Appointment
      • Additional Eyecare Resources
    • Health Insurance and Your Eyes
    • Medicare Benefits & Your Eyes
      • Welcome to Medicare Physical
      • Routine Eye Exams
      • Cataract Surgery Benefits
      • Glaucoma Medicare Benefits
      • Diabetes
      • Age-related Macular Degeneration
      • Prescription Drug Benefits
    • Vision Care Financial Assistance Information
    • Wearing Contact Lenses
      • Acanthamoeba Keratitis & Contact Lenses
    • 20/20 Vision at 40? – Take Care of Your Eyes!
    • Clinical Trials for Eye Diseases and Vision
    • Common Eye Myths
    • Diabetes and Your Eyes
    • The Glaucoma Community
    • Digital Devices and Your Eyes
      • Blue Light and Your Eyes
    • Taking Eye Drop Medications
    • Growing Older With Good Vision
      • Growing Older, Driving Safely
    • Healthy Living, Healthy Vision
    • Nutrition Supplements and Vision
    • Preventing Eye Injuries
      • First Aid for Eye Emergencies
      • Eye Safety at Home
      • Eye Safety at Work
        • Ten Ways to Prevent Eye Injuries at Work
      • Sports Eye Safety
        • Recommended Sports Eye Protectors
        • Tips for Buying Sports Eye Protectors
        • Support Children’s Sports Safety in Your Community
      • Eye Safety for Hurricane Preparation and Storm Damage Cleanup
    • Protect Your Eyes from the Sun
      • How Can UV Rays Damage Your Eyes
      • How to Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays
      • Who’s at Risk for Eye Damage from the Su
      • Choosing UV Protection
      • UV Protection and Eye Safety
      • How to Jump Start a Car Safely
      • Solar Eclipse and Eye Safety
        • How to Use Eclipse Glasses
    • Resources for Those with Vision Loss
    • Women’s Eye and Vision Health
      • Pregnancy and Your Vision
    • Fact Sheets to download and print
    • Spanish Language Fact Sheets/Hojas informativas en español
    • Expert Guest Columns
    • Subscribe to e-news
  • Your Child’s Sight
    • Your Baby’s Developing Sight
    • Getting Your Child Vision-Ready for School
      • Children’s Vision Screening Requirements by State
      • Guidelines for Children’s Vision Health
      • Vision Screenings and Eye Exams
    • Your Child’s Glasses
    • Wearing Contact Lenses
    • Signs of Possible Eye Problems in Children
      • Síntomas de posibles problemas con los ojos de los niños
    • Common Children’s Vision Problems
      • Problemas de la vista de los niños
      • Helping Hints for Dealing with Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
      • Eye Patch Choices
      • Make Patch Time Count
      • Tips for Patch Compliance
    • Protect Your Child from Eye Injuries
    • Home and Toy Eye Safety for Children
    • Safe Toy Checklist
    • Eye Safety for Your Child Athlete
    • Protecting Your Child’s Eyes from the Sun
    • Digital Screen Time Tips and Resources
    • First Aid for Eye Emergencies
    • Fireworks Safety
    • Taking Your Child to the Eye Doctor
    • The ACA and Your Child’s Eye Care
    • Vision Care Financial Assistance
    • Understanding Vision Screenings and Eye Exams
    • Small Steps for Big Vision Tool Kit
    • Fact Sheets to download and print
    • Spanish Language Fact Sheets/Hojas informativas en español
  • Eye Diseases & Conditions
    • Acanthamoeba Keratitis & Contact Lenses
    • Amblyopia
      • Spanish Language Amblyopia
    • AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration)
      • Living With AMD
      • Check Your Vision With an Amsler Grid
    • Astigmatism
    • Cataract
      • Cataract Surgery
    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Color Blindness
    • Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
    • Diabetes-Related Macular Edema
    • Diabetes-related Retinopathy
    • Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
    • Dry Eye
    • Eye Inflammation and Inflammatory Eye Disease
    • Floaters
    • Geographic Atrophy (GA)
    • Glaucoma
      • Types of Glaucoma
      • How Does Glaucoma Damage My Eyes
      • Who is at Risk for Glaucoma
      • How Do Eye Doctors Check for Glaucoma
      • How Do Eye Doctors Treat Glaucoma
      • Treating Glaucoma with Medicines
      • Treating Glaucoma with Laser Surgery
      • Treating Glaucoma with Glaucoma Surgery
      • Living with Glaucoma
      • The Glaucoma Community
      • Taking Eye Drop Medications
      • Glaucoma Financial Assistance Information
    • HIV/AIDS and the Eye
    • Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
    • Inherited Retinal Diseases
      • Retinitis Pigmentosa
      • Choroideremia
      • Stargardt Disease
      • Cone-rod Dystrophy
      • Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    • Keratitis
    • Keratoconus
    • Myopia (Nearsightedness)
    • Presbyopia
    • Refractive Error
      • Astigmatism
      • Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
      • Myopia (Nearsightedness)
      • Presbyopia
    • Retinal Tears & Detachments
    • Strabismus
      • SPANISH LANGUAGE Strabismus
    • Symptomatic Vitreomacular Adhesion
    • Thyroid Eye Disease
    • Uveitis
      • What Causes Uveitis
      • How Do Eye Doctors Check for Uveitis
      • How Do Eye Doctors Treat Uveitis
      • What Causes Vision Loss from Uveitis
      • Living With Uveitis
    • Zika Virus and Your Eyes
    • Fact Sheets to Download, Read and Print
    • Spanish Language Fact Sheets/Hojas informativas en español
  • Training & Educator Resources
    • Adult Vision Screening Certification (3-Year Certification)
    • Children’s Vision Screening Certification
    • Diabetes and the Eyes Educational Toolkit
    • Eye Health and Safety Fact Sheets for Patients
    • Eyes That Thrive
    • Glaucoma Educator Course
    • Healthy Eyes Educational Series
    • Star Pupils Eye Health and Safety Curriculum
      • K-2 Request form
      • Grades 3-5 Request form
      • Grades 6-8 Request form
    • Small Steps for Big Vision Tool Kit
    • Think of Vision Fact Sheets for Teachers
    • Vision and Eye Health Infographics
    • Educational Resources – Share Your Story
  • Advocacy
    • 2023 Eyes on Capitol Hill
    • Public Policy and Your Sight
    • Congressional Vision Caucus
    • Policy and Advocacy Overview
    • Advocacy Initiatives
      • Improving Vision and Eye Health at the CDC
      • Access and Coverage
      • Children’s Vision and Eye Health
      • Vision and Aging Health
      • Population and Public Health
      • Low Vision
    • Coalition Letters and Legislation
      • 2022
      • 2021
      • 2020
      • 2019
      • 2018
      • 2017
    • Position Statements
    • State Vision Screening Requirements
    • Advocacy on Twitter
  • Best Practices and Research
    • Population Health
      • Prevalence Rates of Vision and Eye Health Disorders, Vision Loss, and Blindness in the U.S.
        • The National Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System
        • Prevalence of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
        • Prevalence of Visual Acuity Loss or Blindness in the U.S.
      • The Center for Vision and Population Health
      • The Future of Vision
      • The Cost of Vision Problems
      • State Profiles on Vision and Eye Health
    • Children’s Vision and Eye Health
      • National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health
      • Children’s Vision in the U.S. 2nd Edition
      • Considerations for Children’s Vision Screening Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic
      • 12 Components of a Strong Vision Health System of Care
      • National Association of School Nurses and NCCVEH Vision Tool Kit
      • Vision Screening Device Review
      • Children’s Vision Screening Requirements by State
      • Prevent Blindness Model Children’s Vision Legislation
      • Vision Screening Recommendations
        • 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
        • Recommended Tools and Tests
        • Components of a Comprehensive Vision Screening System
      • Vision Screening Guidelines by Age
      • Data Collection Guidelines
      • Performance Measures Guidelines
    • Research
      • Prevent Blindness Research Policy