News & Events

News & Events

Children’s viewing behavior with mobile devices may affect myopia (nearsightedness) development

The distance at which a child views content on a mobile phone may have an effect on their risk for developing myopia over time, according to a speaker at the virtual Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting. “Children using mobile electronic devices employ nearer viewing distances than those often reported in adults, which […]
July 8, 2020

Eyes On Learning Photoscreener Grants are available

Eyes On Learning Photoscreener Grants are available for eligible early childhood settings, schools, health care offices, and community organizations. Application and information at http://eyesonlearndev.wpengine.com/resources/eyes-on-learning-photoscreener-grants/.
July 8, 2020

Small Steps for Big Vision: An Eye Health Information Tool Kit for Parents and Caregivers

The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness partnered with the National Head Start Association to create an online resource – Small Steps for Big Vision: An Eye Health Information Tool Kit for Parents and Caregivers – to provide parents and caregivers with the information, suggested actions, and assistance they need […]
July 8, 2020

NCCVEH at Prevent Blindness Receives Renewed Grant

It will provide funds to promote healthy vision for kids. (PRESS RELEASE) CHICAGO – The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH), celebrating its 10-year anniversary, announces that a second year of funding was received from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau for $300,000 […]
August 15, 2019

Some Arizona kids will soon get free vision screenings at school

Arizona schools will soon begin giving kids free vision screenings, thanks to a new law. The legislation, introduced by state Sen. Sylvia Allen, R-Snowflake, requires schools to give vision screenings to: Students just entering school. Students who receive or are being considered to receive special education services. Students whose teachers have requested a screening. Students […]
June 11, 2019