Be an advocate
Join us and help assure that all children across Nebraska have access to quality vision care so they can succeed in school and in life.
Ways to get involved:
Help educate other families and community leaders about the value of vision care and what vision skills are needed for success.
Understand the connection between vision and learning, and the different types of vision tests for children. Advocate that children to get evaluations that are comprehensive and sufficient to test the range of vision skills they need.
Know the warning signs of vision deficiencies and help identify children who may show these symptoms. Remember that most children don't know what 'normal' vision looks like, so they won't self-identify if they have a problem.
Donate to the Nebraska Foundation for Children's Vision to help increase public awareness of children's vision issues and provide charitable vision care for underserved Nebraska children.
Get an annual eye exam. Find an eye doctor in your area, if needed. Annual eye exams are crucial for several reasons:
- Prevent and monitor myopia (nearsightedness), which is becoming an epidemic among children
- Support learning and development for children, who's vision is vital for academic success.
- Monitor your overall health and catch conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure
- Detect and treat early symptoms of eye diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration
- Prevent vision loss by detecting issues early
Familiarize yourself with charitable public service programs that offer care to underserved children and families.
Explore and share the educational and informational resources available on this website.
