Wise About Eyes

04/23/2026

04/22/2026

A Dayton school nurse commented that the training was “very thorough with each part of the vision screening process explained in detail including video references and lots of resources.” This free training was made possible in part through the Save Our Sight Fund https://bit.ly/3TWPQD8 at the Ohio Department of Health.

The focus of the Save Our Sight Fund is to provide early detection of vision problems and the promotion of good eye health and safety.

04/17/2026

04/14/2026

Last month, Prevent Blindness Ohio (PBO) trained dozens of teachers and nurses as children’s vision screeners including individuals from West Geauga Local Schools and Graham Local Schools! Register now to become a trained and certified children’s vision screener! To register for this FREE training, made possible in part through the Save Our Sight Fund https://bit.ly/3TWPQD8 at the Ohio Department of Health, visit https://bit.ly/3OD3p5m

PBO’s FREE Children's Vision Screening Training Program meets the standards published by the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health and is approved by the Ohio Department of Health.

04/13/2026

Dr. Danielle Ellis, along with her father Dr. David Erwin, spent yesterday morning presenting Sammy Safe-Eyes to Kindergarten students in Coshocton County. She even showed off her favorite dance moves while teaching about the importance of healthy vision! Do you have a favorite Sammy Safe-Eyes dance move?

04/06/2026

Are you a teacher or school nurse looking to become a certified children’s vision screener and obtain Ohio Department of Health approved vision screening equipment? To register for this FREE training, made possible in part through the Save Our Sight Fund https://bit.ly/3TWPQD8 at the Ohio Department of Health, visit https://bit.ly/3OD3p5m

04/03/2026

Realeyes Safety Town presentations help young learners understand eye safety and vision health while they help their new friend Sammy make good choices about his eyes!

This is a great live presentation, OR activity packets to add to the resources you send home.

Email realeyes@ooa.org for more information.

04/02/2026

The OAR knows that patching therapy is tough! 😢 Here are some helpful tips. Don’t forget that our services are FREE! You can request more eye patches whenever you are low! 😊
To more irritation information: https://ohioamblyoperegistry.com/Resources/IrritationTips
To request more FREE eye patches: https://ohioamblyoperegistry.com/Patches/OARRequest

03/30/2026

A Lorain school nurse commented that the best part of the training was “learning about different visual problems as well as community resources available to assist students and their families.” This free training was made possible in part through the Save Our Sight Fund https://bit.ly/3TWPQD8 at the Ohio Department of Health.

The focus of the Save Our Sight Fund is to provide early detection of vision problems and the promotion of good eye health and safety.

03/25/2026

✨ Superpower time!
In cold, windy weather your eyes get dry faster — but blinking is your built-in shield! 💧

👀 Why superheroes blink:

💦 Spreads fresh tears

🛡️ Protects from dust + germs

🔄 Refreshes during screen time

When eyes get TOO dry? They water to protect you — it’s your tear glands going into Hero Mode!

🔥 Super Blink Challenge:
Blink 10 times fast ➡️ Pause ➡️ 10 times slow.
Do it anytime your eyes feel dry!