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Prevent Blindness Children’s Vision Health Map showcases ‘breadth of vision problems’

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Prevent Blindness announced the debut of its new Children’s Vision Health Map, an online interactive tool that ...
Medical Xpress

Kids should play outside more to reduce the risk of short-sightedness and potential adult blindness, say researchers

For most people with myopia, being short-sighted is an inconvenience. However, for some, myopia can lead to blindness. Ahead of World Sight Day (10 October), researchers at the Lions Eye Institute ...
Fox 12 Oregon

Camp for blind athletes teaches kids life skills in McMinnville

MCMINNVILLE Ore. (KPTV) - Camp Spark, hosted by the Northwest Association of Blind Athletes, just wrapped up at Linfield University on Friday. The week-long summer camp is for kids ages eight through ...
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Prevent Blindness declares August Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . As the school year begins, Prevent Blindness is offering resources for parents and caregivers in recognition of ...
IFLScience

New Gene Therapy “Life Changing” For Kids With Severe Form Of Blindness

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
News 9

Oklahoma camp opens registration for blind and low-vision youth summer program

OWL Camp, run in partnership with YMCA Camp Classen, gives children who are blind or have low vision a chance to experience ...