Tag: kids vision
Special Eyecare Precautions for Kids during COVID-19 with Dr. Rachael Wruble, OD
Think About Your Eyes was pleased to connect with Dr. Rachael Wruble, OD of Belmont Eye to focus on what is happening with children’s vision during the current pandemic. Dr. Wruble was named 2017 Young Optometrist of the Year, 2018 Young Optometrist of the South, and 2018 Women in Optometry Theia Award. She completed her […]
Your Child Probably Doesn’t Know if They Have Poor Vision
Most parents feel we have a good handle on our children’s health. We keep an eye on our kids’ daily routines, make sure they eat their fruits and veggies, keep them home when they have a fever…all of the normal stuff. But most of our information comes from watching what they do or asking questions. […]
A Virtual Reality Vision Experience
See what happens as parents and teachers do a virtual reality demo that lets them sample how various vision impairments impact vision. The results speak for themselves as people realize just how difficult simple learning tasks could be for students with undiagnosed eye problems.
Fuel up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Summit
Think About Your Eyes (TAYE), a national public awareness campaign about the importance of comprehensive annual eye exam with an optometrist, attended the Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Summit last summer in Cleveland, Ohio to highlight the need for students to check their eyes. Through TAYE, students participated in sports activities with simulated […]
Screen Time: How to Preserve Students’ Vision
Think About Your Eyes (TAYE), a national public awareness campaign launched through a partnership between The Vision Council and the American Optometric Association, partnered with We Are Teachers to help teachers and parents understand the signs that children may need an eye exam and to underscore the importance of protecting your eyes. TAYE created infographics […]