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 Monthly Health AdvisorAugust 2009Children's Eye and Safety MonthWhether at home, at play, or on the road, thousands of eye accidents occur every year in children under the age of five, which can cause damage to their sight and even blindness. It is important to know what the dangers are, remove any hazards, and keep a close eye on your child. For more information on how to prevent injuries, please click here. Prevent Blindness America211 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60606 800-331-2020 www.preventblindness.org National Children's Vision and Learning MonthIn 1995, August was declared National Children's Vision and Learning Month. The goal is to help people to understand the link between vision and successful learning. For more information on children's vision and learning from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, click here. College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD)215 West Garfield Road, Suite 200 Aurora, OH 44202 888-268-3770 www.covd.org September 2009Sports Eye Health Safety MonthSeptember is Sports Eye Health Safety Month and we need to remember to protect not only our bodies while doing sports like baseball and basketball, but we also need to protect our eyes. Safety goggles and helmets with appropriate face shields are some of the protection that can be used to avoid eye injuries. For more information from Prevent Blindness America, click here. | |
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