Governor Corzine Proclaims August as Children's Vision Month
08/14/2009
In preparation of children heading back into the classroom in September, NJ Governor Jon Corzine has proclaimed August to be Children's Vision Month.
Dr. Harvey Richman, President of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians reminded the Governor of the critical relationship between eye health and success at school. The South Jersey Eye Center – in observance of Children's Vision Month – is offering free examinations and glasses to 100 children whose parents schedule an appointment during August.
In asking for the observance, Dr. Richman shared the following facts with Governor Corzine:
♦ One in four school-aged children has vision problems
♦ 60% of students identified as "problem learners" have vision problems that are undetected
♦ 70% of juvenile offenders have undetected and untreated vision impairments
♦ 18 million children will not have an eye examination by a doctor by the time they enter school
"There are no strings attached," said Dr. Lawrence Ragone, President of the South Jersey Eye Center. "We want children to succeed and we'll do our part to make that happen." To schedule an appointment, please call (856) 365-1569.
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