January is National Eye Care Month. I recently learned about a condition called Convergence insufficiency that affects the eye muscles but rarely the actual vision of the patient. It is often missed or misdiagnosed as good vision but dyslexia or behavioral problems. Please check out this article from the American Optometric Association. Convergence insufficiency ConvergenceContinue reading “From the American Optometric Association: Convergence Insufficiency”
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Assessment Basics for the School Nurse: Vision Screens
Screenings are one of the most important jobs school nurses do. We are often the first to determine that a student may need glasses or hearing assistance to improve their education. The who and the when of screenings will depend on the state and district in which you are working. To find out who needsContinue reading “Assessment Basics for the School Nurse: Vision Screens”
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