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1) 3D games may help uncover vision issues in kids
March 23rd, 2011
Despite the fact that Nintendo has advised children 6-years-old or younger not to use their new 3D gaming system, the Nintendo 3DS, some eye experts are claiming that the technology could help identify eye health issues sooner, according to The Associated Press. Read More >>
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2) Youngsters may not realize they need glasses
March 17th, 2011
While most parents are aware that proper vision is essential for kids, adults should be aware that some youngsters may be unaware that they need glasses. Kids do not have a concept of "blurry vision," because it is how they are used to seeing. Read More >>
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3) Florida clinic offers eye care to children in need
March 10th, 2011
A brand new, 4,700-square-foot facility in Wilton Manors, Florida, opened its doors on March 1, but has been serving children in need since mid-February. The building, which is part of an organization known as Kids in Distress, is home to a dental clinic and the Nova Southeastern University Eye Institute, according to The Miami Herald. Read More >>
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4) Book tour aims to raise awareness about importance of vision for learning
January 12th, 2011
Lens manufacturer Transitions Optical has announced it will continue its partnership with mobile literacy unit Bess the Book Bus on a nationwide tour this year. Read More >>
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5) Program launches to screen kids for eye problems
January 10th, 2011
The Children's Eye Foundation has launched its national vision screening program, See by Three, in the Fort Worth, Texas, area. The program, which has already helped 10,000 youngsters in Florida and West Virginia, will reach as many as 26,000 kids living in Texas over the next four years. Read More >>
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6) California factory offers free eyeglasses to kids in need
January 10th, 2011
The eyewear manufacturer Santa Barbara Eyeglass Factory has donated thousands of pairs of eyeglasses to local kids in need over the past 15 years. Read More >>
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7) Keep kids' eyes protected on the slopes
January 6th, 2011
According to FamilyDoctor.org, sports cause more than 40,000 eye injuries each year, 90 percent of which can be prevented with safety eyeglasses. Read More >>
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8) Nintendo warns about vision problems associated with 3D games
January 3rd, 2011
Gaming company Nintendo is warning kids aged six and under against playing 3D video games on its new 3DS hand-held game machine. Read More >>
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9) Harlem Globetrotters to donate eyeglasses to kids in need
December 21st, 2010
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters basketball team will use their upcoming 2011 Four Times the Fun tour to help provide eyeglasses for kids in need. Read More >>
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10) Sunglasses are an important accessory for kids
December 16th, 2010
A recent survey conducted by the American Optometric Association (AOA) found that overall parents are not too concerned with the possible damage the sun can do to their children's eye health. Read More >>
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