VISION RESOURCES
VISION RESOURCES
National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health - Works to improve the systems that address children’s vision and eye health.
Eye Health Information Tool Kit for Parents and Caregivers - Toolkit with information, suggested actions, and assistance to empower parents in their children’s vision and eye health.
Lion's Club Vision Information for Parents - Ensuring your child’s healthy vision starts at an early age. Here are some links and resources that can help keep your child on the road to healthy vision for life.
Questions you might ask during the eye examination if your child has an eye or vision problem and needs treatment:
What is my child’s eye or vision problem? What caused it?
Will it get better or worse?
Will my child need eyeglasses?
What are the treatment options?
Will the eye or vision problem limit my child’s activities?
Can my other children have this same eye or vision problem?
When should I return for the next exam?
Ask at a follow-up eye examination appointment: Are there any changes since the last exam? Better or worse vision?
Taking your child to the eye doctor - Learn more about when to take your child to an eye doctor and how to make the most of your child’s eye doctor appointment.
In research, consistent use of vision correction in school improved:
Academic progress in reading, vocabulary, and math
Focus and attention span during lessons
Classroom participation and interaction
Confidence and behavior
Satisfaction with school
New Eyes assists low-income individuals in the United States. We provide a basic pair of eyeglasses.
Comprehensive exams from our licensed optometrists are FREE when you purchase any 2 pairs in‑stores.
Prevent Blindness Financial Assistance Information
A directory that lists websites, addresses, and contact information, of organizations and services that provide financial assistance for vision care.
National Eye Institute Free or Low-Cost Eye Care
Eye care can be expensive. The good news is that there are programs that offer free or low-cost eye exams and eyeglasses. Some health insurance plans also provide free vision screenings.
Vision benefits are covered for those with full-scope Medi-Cal benefits. For questions regarding your Medi-Cal eligibility, please contact your county social services office.
Vision Support Guide
Vision Support Guide - CHINESE
Vision Support Guide - SPANISH
Vision Support Guide - HMONG