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This Child Vision Awareness Month, let's spread awareness and promote healthy vision for our little ones. Don't forget to schedule those eye exams!
Mark your calendars for June 1 because it's the start of Child Vision Awareness Month! This month-long observance aims to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining good eye health and vision in children. Did you know that an estimated 19 million children worldwide are visually impaired? That's why this month is dedicated to spreading knowledge about common eye conditions, promoting early detection and intervention, and encouraging parents to take their child for regular eye exams. So let's come together and help our little ones see the world clearly – after all, they are our future!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Pediatric Eye Care</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1940s saw the rise of early pediatric eye care, highlighting the urgency of child vision health and leading to advances in prevention and treatment of childhood blindness and visual impairment.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Prevent Blindness America (PBA)</div><div class='timeline-text'>PBA launched one of the first programs in child vision awareness, shedding light on the dire need for eye health care and regular checkups for children.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Child Vision Screening Programs</div><div class='timeline-text'>School-based vision screening programs were widely implemented across the United States, helping identify children with potential visual issues.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>WHO's Vision 2020</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Health Organization launched Vision 2020, aiming to eliminate avoidable blindness, which would significantly benefit visually impaired children.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Child Vision Awareness Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>The observation for Child Vision Awareness Month began, promoting the eye health of children and stressing the importance of regular eye checks and early detection of vision problems.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Schedule an eye exam</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take your child to get their eyes checked during Child Vision Awareness Month. This is a great way to ensure their vision is healthy and to promote the importance of regular eye exams.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate others about child vision health</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread awareness by educating others about the importance of child vision health. You can do this through social media, hosting a seminar, or simply having conversations with friends and family.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create vision-themed crafts and activities</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrate Child Vision Awareness Month by creating vision-themed crafts and activities with your child. This can include making paper glasses or playing games that promote hand-eye coordination.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a fundraiser for a vision charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support a vision charity by hosting a fundraiser. This can be a fun way to get involved in raising awareness and funds for child vision health.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Encourage healthy eye habits</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use the month to promote healthy eye habits for children, such as taking breaks from screens, wearing protective eyewear when playing sports, and eating a diet rich in vision-boosting nutrients.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Early detection is key</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Child Vision Awareness Month brings attention to the importance of early detection and treatment of vision problems in children. By catching any issues early on, it can prevent them from causing more serious problems in the future.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Healthy learning environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Having good vision is essential for a child's learning and development. By promoting Child Vision Awareness Month, we can ensure that all children have access to proper eye care and maintain a healthy learning environment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raise awareness and advocate for change</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Child Vision Awareness Month also serves as a platform to educate parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals about the importance of regular eye exams for children. It also advocates for change in policies to make eye care more accessible and affordable for families.</p></div></div>
Child Vision Awareness Month is celebrated on June 1 every year. In 2024 Child Vision Awareness Month will occur on a Saturday.
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