COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Wednesday, 25 children with severe visual impairment were given high-tech vision aids and taught how to use them from the non-profit “Sight Savers America.” Some of the devices ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Impaired vision can have far-reaching effects on children’s education and quality of life, including poor academic performance.

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Special Eyes Optical has released a new article titled “How Do Glasses Correct Nearsightedness in Kids?” aimed at educating parents on how corrective lenses help improve distance vision in children ...

As a child, Kathryn Marxen-Simonson often felt embarrassed by her poor eyesight and did not want to stand out from other kids. At school, she wouldn’t use tools like magnifiers that could have helped ...

I noticed that many of our patients with autism have never had vision screening, even though it's recommended for all young children. So, I wanted to study whether this might be a broader disparity – ...

NEW ORLEANS — One of the children in this story said today was the best day he's ever had in his life. That's because he's never experienced a typical summer day at a water park or other activities at ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- There are many ways children can succeed inside the classroom - which includes having healthy eyes. A child's vision is constantly developing. According to eye doctors, it's ...

The back-to-school season is a whirlwind of activity for parents as families adjust to the new academic year. Scheduling a wellness visit with the pediatrician is part of the routine for many parents, ...

Does your child have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or a functional vision problem? Neuro-optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a Maryland-based doctor board ...

When Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier learned 3 of their children will lose their vision, they grieved. Then they packed their bags for an adventure. When Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier ...

Half of parents are blind to how much screen time can damage their kids' vision, according to new research. They overlook simple steps to protect it, such as wearing blue-light blocking glasses and ...