Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As August marks National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, it’s a critical time to remember that a child’s vision is essential for their overall well-being and academic ...

The vast majority of U.S. counties are pediatric eye care "deserts," a cross-sectional study found. Of the more than 3,000 counties in the nation, just 9.7% had at least one pediatric ophthalmologist ...

Ultra-widefield pediatric retinal scans plus adaptable AI reveal hidden eye issues during routine visits, enabling ...

May 18, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Pediatric Eye Specialists, a North Texas leader in pediatric ophthalmology, has ...

As students prepare to head back to school, make scheduling an eye exam for school-age kids a priority. Nicholas Onken, OD, recommends that parents schedule a comprehensive eye exam for their children ...

One doctor is showing nurses, teachers and parents how to spot eye problems, many of which can be easily treated. Surgery, and even just glasses, can be life-changing, and keep kids in school. Muanema ...

Understanding Vision Issues in Children Unrecognized vision problems in children can adversely affect their academic success ...

The visual disorder amblyopia, also known as "lazy eye," can be impossible to treat once children reach adolescence. Now, a new Israel study links cases in older teenagers to higher rates of poverty, ...

Children with Down syndrome are naturally predisposed to a variety of ophthalmic disorders, some with a significant impact on vision. The National Down Syndrome Society reports a 60% to 80% prevalence ...

A Prescription Drug User Fee Act target date of October 23, 2025 has been assigned to the application. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the New Drug Application (NDA) for ...

In numerous instances, eye damage has already occurred by the time children enter elementary school. The 2025 Free Health ...