Children's Eye Foundation and American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus: WHY VISION SCREENINGS SHOULD BE AT THE TOP OF YOUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --

BACKGROUND:
It's back-to-school season for families across the country. As parents shop for new backpacks and clothes and kids prepare to head back to the classroom, there's one important health item that you shouldn't leave off your back-to-school checklist: the visual health of your child.

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Healthy eyes and quality vision are important for reading, writing, and learning in the classroom. Vision issues left undiagnosed can lead to learning disabilities and delays in academic development. That's where vision screening comes in. Kids don't always realize that they have vision problems and often assume that everyone else sees the world the same way that they do. That is why regular vision screenings are so important.

All children should have access to eye exams, regardless of their financial position. That is why the Children's Eye Foundation of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (CEF of AAPOS) created the All Children See program, providing an opportunity for kids who are uninsured or underinsured to receive a no-cost comprehensive eye exam from a volunteer pediatric ophthalmologist in their area.

In this segment, Dr. Cate Jordan explains the importance of vision screenings for kids heading back to the classroom. She also shares details about the All Children See program, and discusses early warning signs that may indicate a child is experiencing vision problems, including:

• Not reading at grade level
• Misaligned eyes
• Squinting when trying to read from across the room

For more information, please visit: childrenseyefoundation.org

MORE ABOUT DR. CATE JORDAN:
Cate Jordan, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology. She earned her medical degree and completed her residency at Ohio State University, followed by a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Dr. Jordan serves as an associate professor of ophthalmology at Ohio State University and is a member of the medical staff at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS).

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