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Eyes on Summer Safety: Student Eye Protection in the Classroom and Beyond
For students, summer break is an opportunity to try new activities, spend more time outdoors, and learn outside the classroom. While relaxing and enjoying the warm weather is essential for children’s health and development, summertime activities can increase the risks of eye health issues. The end of the school year is the perfect time to […]
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The Importance of a School Eye Exam: Detecting Vision Issues Early
Vision issues are on the rise among school-age children. The school eye exam is emerging as an effective way to detect and treat these issues early, but many children still don’t have access to them. As a teacher, you can support students’ visual health and academic success by organizing vision screening events. Read on to […]
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Navigating the ABCs: Top 4 Vision Problems Affecting Reading in the Classroom
Undiagnosed vision problems can impact student engagement in the classroom and harm academic performance. For teachers, gaining familiarity with the most common vision problems that affect reading is an important step toward supporting access to eye health and helping students thrive. Vision Problems That Affect Reading: Myopia (Nearsightedness) Myopia affects distant vision, making objects loo...
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Contacts for Kids and Classroom Accommodations
Children and teens can benefit from wearing contact lenses, especially if they practice sports or feel self-conscious about their appearance. However, contacts for kids can lead to hygiene-related challenges in the classroom. As a teacher, you can educate your students about caring for their contacts properly and create an environment that supports eye health. Educating […]
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How Technology Can Help Students With Vision Impairments
Students with blindness or vision impairments can encounter a number of challenges in a traditional classroom environment. Not being able to access printed material, videos, images, and other visual content is a common barrier to their learning experience. Technology for visually impaired students is revolutionizing learning outcomes. As a teacher or parent, you can make […]
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Digital Learning and Eye Health: Why Every Student Should Consider Blue Light Glasses
Technology can be an amazing learning tool that allows for highly personalized and engaging experiences. However, screen time is an issue among school-age children, leading to potential eye health problems. As a teacher, it’s important to understand the link between digital learning and eye health and how blue-light glasses for students can make a difference. […]
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