Children's Eye Foundation of AAPOS

Dylan Schwartz was #born on July 13, 2020. At the #hospital, Dylan appeared to be perfectly #healthy and was ready to go home until a pediatrician noticed there wasn’t a red reflex in Dylan’s right #eye. After further testing they discovered he was born with a #pediatric #cataract. Three in every ten thousand #newborns are affected by pediatric cataracts. Dylan recently underwent #surgery at 6 weeks old, and he will receive multiple other #treatments throughout his #childhoo...d. But Dylan isn’t letting his cataract bring him down! In fact, the Schwartz family is #selling eye patches on e-Bay to help raise awareness about pediatric vision loss. #DylanStrong eye patches can be purchased at https://www.ebay.com//DylanStrong-Custom-Eye/274438104191 You can also learn more about Dylan at his page, Dylan Strong! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9f6hQpK2as

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Everybody deserves to have the gift of sight. #HopeInSight

Sharpen your child’s vision skills with these toys and activities: puzzles, building blocks, peg boards and similar toys for hand-eye coordination making jewelry/stringing beads painting and drawing... playing catch with a soft, child-safe ball What are some of your favorite eye sharpening activities? . . . . . . #FunFriday #FridayFacts #strengthening #activity #activities #children #eyes #eyecare

When I was 15 years old, I started having serious migraines for a few weeks and didn’t tell anybody because I thought they were just headaches. Eventually the headaches became unbearable so I saw a doctor and a neurologist who referred me to a pediatric ophthalmologist. There, I learned I had a rare eye disease called Keratoconus and had to get a corneal transplant in both of my eyes. I never would have thought there was something so serious going on and that I was at risk o...f losing my vision forever. During my recovery, I had to wear patches on both my eyes and kept up with my classes by having someone read notes to me so I could memorize them. I was terrified that something would go wrong and I’d lose my vision for good. Today, I’m a college graduate and filmmaker. As a visual artist, my eyes mean everything to me. S.G. California . . . . . . . . #ThankfulThursday #story #storytime #eyecare #vision #artist #art #healthcare #surgery #ophthalmology #pediatrics #inspirational

Because COVID-19 is such a new illness, there are questions about it that we do not know the answers to. We do know that many children who are infected with the virus may not develop or only develop mild symptoms of COVID-19.Overall, most kids who develop COVID-19 do well. However, we still do not know enough about the illness to be able to predict the impact it will have on them long-term. . . . #COVID19 #children #Covidandkids #Prevention #socialdistancing #handwashing #autoimmune #coronavirus #eyedisease

Expert organizations have created guidance for parents to help understand the facts uncovered in scientific research. The World Health Organization's 2019 guidelines suggest no screen time before age 1, and very limited screen time for children for several years after that. Some tips to keep your child’s (and your) eyes safe while using screens include: Use good posture when using a screen. Poor posture can contribute to muscle tightness and headaches associated with eye stra...in. Encourage your child to hold digital media farther away: 18 to 24 inches is ideal. Remind them to blink when watching a screen. Click for a complete list of eye safety tips, and let us know which ones you’re going to start using! https://www.aao.org/eye-hea/tips-prevention/screen-use-kids . . . . . #TipTuesday #Eyestain #WFH #Remotelearning #devices #screens #screentime #Tips #Tipsandtricks #vision #headaches #eyesafety #safety See more

Happy #FunFactFriday! Did you know that your eyes won’t pop out if you sneeze with your eyes open? This is a common myth because most people naturally close their eyes when they sneeze. Follow us to learn more about eye myths debunked! . . . .... . #Friday #Mythbusting #Friyay #EyeFacts #Vision #Ophtha #Ophthalmology #Eyes #WhoKnew See more

Mary Mammoliti was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare genetic disorder that involves a breakdown and loss of retina photoreceptors. Some of Mary’s symptoms include difficulty seeing at night and a loss of her peripheral (side) vision. Rather than letting her eye condition get the best of her, Mary embraces her abilities and runs a successful blog, podcast, and website dedicated to her passion-cooking! Mary is not only a proud influencer, but she’s a strong advocate f...or the disabled, especially for disabilities that aren’t always noticeable-like vision loss. Thank you for being a proud voice for all those who struggle with Retinitis Pigmentosa and other eye related diseases, Mary! You can learn more about Mary at http://www.kitchenconfession.com/ and read about her experience as a disabled individual navigating Covid-19 at https://www.refinery29.com//social-distancing-for-the-blin . . . . . #KitchenConfession #RetinitisPigmentosa #Influencer #Disability #ThankfulThursday #Inspirational #Inspired #foodies #VisionLoss #Strength #Resilience #Pride Kitchen Confession

Amblyopia usually occurs in young children and is most effectively treated at a young age. Watch the video to learn about causes and treatments for Amblyopia. https://www.youtube.com/watch . . .... . . . . #WellnessWednesday #Ambloypia #Vision #Eyecare #VisionScreening #Ophtha #Ophthalmology #LearnMore #pediatrics #eyes #Strabismus

Glasses and face masks aren’t the best of friends, so here are some tips to help keep your glasses from fogging up. 1. Use paper tape across the bridge of the nose to create a seal on the mask - stick the tape to a piece of cloth first if it is too sticky so it makes peeling off your skin easier 2. Rinse your glasses in soapy water (like gentle dish soap) and allow to air dry - this will have an anti-fog effect on the surface of the lens 3. Put the top of the mask high on t...he bridge of the nose so it is under the glasses 4. Place a small piece of tissue under the top of the mask on the nose to absorb excess moisture What are some techniques you use to keep your glasses fog free? #TipTuesday #Fog #Glasses #TipsandTricks #Vision #Mask #WearAMask #FoggyGlasses #Hacks #GlassesHacks

CEF of AAPOS dreams about a world where all children have access to quality eye care. That’s why we’re launching All Children See-to ensure that every child in America can have the vision care they deserve regardless of their background or family’s ability to pay. Join us in our mission to end preventable vision loss in children! . . . .... . . . #MotivationMonday #CEF #ACS #AllChildrenSee #PatientCare #Vision #visionary #visionloss #mission #pediatrics #ophthalmology #pediatricophthalmology #Ophtha #children #allchildren See more

Happy #FunFactFriday! Did you know that one in every 12 males has color blindness or color vision deficiency whereas one in every 200 females does. https://www.aao.org//tips-preventi/how-humans-see-in-color

Covid-19 severely impacted pediatric ophthalmology and as a result, millions of children could go without the care and treatment they need. Please go to Allchildrensee.org to learn more about the importance of vision screenings and how to have your child’s vision screened (and treated if need be) if you are uninsured or cannot afford treatment as a result of Covid-19 or any other financial hardship. #WellnessWednesday #AllChildrenSee #Vision #Visioncare #covid #COVID19 #eyecare