7 episodes
Little EyePods California Optometric Association
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Tune-in to learn about the importance of eye care for children, as well as the ins and outs of common vision issues – have you ever wondered why some kids wear glasses, contacts, or even an eye patch? Or what it means to be colorblind? Here on Little EyePods, pediatric eye doctors share their knowledge and feature the important roles that health care specialists and educators play in addressing uncorrected vision in children.
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What is Lazy Eye?
In this episode we present you with a skit in which we discuss an eye condition called amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye.
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Why Are Eye Exams for Children Important?
Welcome back to a new season of LittleEyePods! Today we bring you a skit about the importance of pediatric eye exams. We begin with two old college friends, Ana, an engineer, and mother of 2 – a 4-month-old infant and a 3-year-old, and Cheryl Ann Scott, an eye doctor, bumping into each other while waiting in line for coffee. Anna uses the opportunity to ask Dr. Scott about her children’s vision.For questions and comments please contact us at contact@coavision.orgAssociated links:https://www.i...
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Why are Eye Exams for Children Important? – En Español
Que se ase en un examen de la vista?¡Hola! ¡Bienvenidos a un episodio especial de LittleEyePods!Hoy les traemos un sketch sobre la importancia de los exámenes oculares pediátricos. Comenzamos con dos viejos amigos de la universidad, Arianna, ingeniera y madre de 2 hijos, un bebé de 4 meses y un niño de 3 años, y Ángel Barajas, un oftalmólogo, chocando mientras esperan en la fila para obtener maíz de el elotero. Arianna aprovecha para preguntarle al Dr. Barajas sobre la visión de sus hijos.Eng...
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Why do some kids need glasses?
Learn about when a child needs glasses, when should they wear them, and how glasses can help with learning and sports.
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What is the InfantSEE Program?
In this episode, we are going to talk about why you should take your baby for a checkup for their eyes and how to access a free eye assessment through the InfantSEE program. InfantSEE is a program to make sure your baby can see – It's as easy as A – B – See to make sure your baby can see! There are eye doctors in every state who can provide eye assessments for babies at no charge. To locate a doctor for the InfantSEE program, please visit: infantsee.org Why You Should Care1 in 4 children...
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What Is Done in an Eye Exam?
In this episode, host Dr. Jennifer Fisher, OD is joined by professors Dr. Anne Tasaki, OD and Dr. Katherine Lai, OD to talk about what is done in an eye exam and how it differs from a vision screening. We discuss what is evaluated and when an eye exam is recommended. For questions and comments please contact us at contact@coavision.orgAssociated links:https://www.infantsee.org/https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/find-a-doctor