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- Title
Preventing Vision Loss Among Students Through Eye Safety and Early Detection.
- Authors
Mattey, Beth; Zein, Wadih M.; O'Malley, Debbie; Naron, Cecily
- Abstract
Childhood vision problems that are detected and treated early can, in many cases, see improved outcomes compared with those detected late. Untreated, these problems can diminish the learning potential of the student and have long-term health and vision implications. School nurses can play a critical role in improving student outcomes by bringing vision screenings and eye health education to their schools. NASN and the National Eye Institute are working together to elevate awareness in schools about the importance of early detection and We health and safety. While vision screenings can catch potentially worsening issues early, eye health education can teach children to adopt safe practices at a younger age and recognize changes in their vision. There may be barriers, but nurses can find support from those in their schools and the surrounding communities.
- Subjects
CHILDREN'S accident prevention; MEDICAL personnel; NURSES; SCHOOL nursing; VISION testing; OCCUPATIONAL roles; HEALTH literacy; VISION disorders; NATIONAL Association of School Nurses (U.S.); PATIENTS' families; EARLY diagnosis; SYMPTOMS; CHILDREN; PREVENTION; SOCIETIES
- Publication
NASN School Nurse, 2013, Vol 28, Issue 5, p233
- ISSN
1942-602X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1177/1942602X13497062