This webinar is targeted to the staff of Head Start and other early childhood programs that screen vision in young children. It is important for these centers to develop a strong vision health program that ensures all children will have the opportunity to develop their best visual potential.

This webinar is the thrid in a series from the Year of Children's Vision initiative.

At the end of this webinar you will be able to:

• Share key educational points for families; including frequently encountered vision problems for children and the impact on daily activities as well as development, and common treatment options.
• Understand common barriers to eye care and arm families with resources, access to providers, preparing for the eye exam and needed treatment.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of your vision health program.

Webinar Resources

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About the Year of Children's Vision

The Year of Children's Vision (YOCV) launched October 23, 2013, and will extend through May 2014. The Year of Children's Vision was initiated by the National Head Start Association, The American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, School Health, The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness America, Good-Lite and supported by other national organizations. The goal of the YOCV is to:

• Standardize approaches to vision screening
• Improve follow-up for eye care for children who do not pass vision screening
• Provide family-friendly educational information
• Ensure best practices for children's eye health