As a child, Kathryn Marxen-Simonson often felt embarrassed by her poor eyesight and did not want to stand out from other kids. At school, she wouldn’t use tools like magnifiers that could have helped ...

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 ...

Are we seeing the signs and symptoms of ADHD clearly? A 2024 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed a staggering uptick in ADHD diagnoses among American children. But many ...

Does your child have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or a functional vision problem? Neuro-optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a Maryland-based doctor board ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Preschool-aged children should have an annual vision screening for early identification of vision disorders. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Thorough eye assessments can be challenging in patients with Down syndrome, leading to gaps in care. Proper ...

In California too few children on Medi-Cal like Kekoa are getting their eyes checked, and the problem is growing worse. What the data says: Vision problems, particularly nearsightedness, have grown ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. When Kekoa Gittens was 3, his ...

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

A total of 1,025 out of 1,123 schoolchildren screened during a free eye screening exercise in Wa at the weekend were ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Nearly every California county saw a drop in children’s eye exams over the past decade, a new report finds. One ...

When Kekoa Gittens was 3, his preschool teacher told his mother he was a problem. He couldn’t sit still. He didn’t participate. When other kids learned the alphabet, he didn’t pay attention. The next ...