Vision and Hearing Screenings
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses vision and hearing screenings.
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Vision
Uncorrected vision problems can affect a child’s development and school readiness. That is why it's so important to address them early on, including by following the best practices for vision screening and properly addressing injuries to the eyes. Explore these resources to learn more and discover strategies to use when talking with families about vision health screening procedures and follow-up.
Vision Screening for Young Children
This resource offers information about vision screening and tips for preparing families for their child’s screening.
Vision Screening Referrals
This resource helps support staff and families in taking the right steps when referring a child to an eye specialist.
Optotype-based Vision Screenings
This resource offers information about optotype-based vision screening and tips for Head Start staff who conduct this screening.
Vision Screening Webinars
Learn how timely vision screening is an important step in early detection of any possible vision problems.
Your Vision Screening and Eye Health Program
Uncorrected vision problems can affect a child’s development and school readiness. Learn about evidence-based tools that Head Start programs can use to screen children’s vision.
Vision Screening and Eye Health for Toddlers in Head Start Programs
Vision screening throughout early childhood is important to identify and ensure treatment of vision disorders. This resource provides important information about vision screening and eye health for toddlers.
Hearing and Vision Screening
Explore this collection of resources to learn about best practices for hearing and vision screening. Discover strategies to use when talking with families about hearing and vision screening procedures as well as follow-up.
Children’s Vision Health Information for Staff and Families
View this video to learn more about how staff and families can be empowered partners in children’s vision and eye health. Learn how to use Small Steps for Big Vision: An Eye Health Information Tool Kit.
Preventing and Responding to Eye Injuries
Eye injuries in children are common, but most are preventable. Review these tips on preventing eye injuries and responding when they happen.
