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 ...

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 ...

Providing the best screening that ensures optimal visual development in children is an enormous responsibility and one that pediatric primary care providers take very seriously. Over the last year, ...

Putting into action the organization’s motto of “We Serve,” members representing several Frederick County Lions Clubs recently came together on a countywide service project when 250 preschool children ...

The St. Clair County Health Department is offering free vision and hearing screenings for children entering preschool or kindergarten this fall. Screenings began Aug. 25 and continue through Sept. 3, ...

Georgia lawmakers are considering legislation that would significantly expand vision screenings for public school students.

As summer winds down, the local health department is urging parents to get hearing and vision screenings for their school-aged children. Clearness of vision, eye muscle balance, nearsightedness and ...

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (WNDU) - The Berrien County Health Department has announced the summer schedule for its pre-K and and preschool dental, hearing and vision screening clinics. These screenings are ...

YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Health Department is offering free hearing and vision screenings now through August for children entering preschool or kindergarten. The screenings are required ...