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National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness
Contact:
1-800-331-2020
Description:
Vision problems can affect learning, development, behavior, and everyday activities. Small Steps for Big Vision provides free, family-friendly resources to help families understand children's vision, arrange recommended eye examinations after vision screening referrals, find eye care providers, and access treatment and financial assistance.
The tool kit includes:
Signs of Vision Problems;
Best Vision Possible Parent Checklist;
Difference Between Vision Screening and Eye Examination;
Finding an Eye Doctor;
Financial Assistance for Vision Care;
10 Steps from Vision Screening to Eye Examination;
Tips for Helping Children Wear Glasses;
Association Between Vision and Learning;
Association Between Vision and Classroom Behaviors;
English and Spanish materials.
Jurisdictions Served:
Alexandria
Arlington
Falls Church
Fairfax
Loudoun
Prince William
Fauquier
Culpeper
Outside Northern VA
Trauma:
Trauma expertise is not identified or does not apply for this provider.
Medicaid:
This provider does not accept Medicaid.
Private Insurance:
This provider does not accept private insurance.
