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ORBIS Sight-Saving
In these eye care worksheets, students read about a nonprofit organization with the goal of eliminating preventable blindness called ORBIS. Students then answer five questions about the program and one short answer question.
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Eye Care
Students list different ways of caring for their eyes. They collect magazine photos of people wearing glasses. Organize eye exams for the class. They ponder the consideration that wearing eye wear protects one's eyes.
National Institutes of Health
National Eye Institute: Health Information
This site provides a wealth of information regarding the human eye. Special focus is given to the diseases and disorders, ranging from age-related mascular degeneration to usher syndrome.
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Kids Health: Taking Care of Your Vision
Vision is something that can sometimes be taken for granted until a problem arises. Find out why taking care of your eyes is so important as well as procedure that insure proper eyesight.
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American Optometric Association: Contact Lenses
If you are thinking of getting contact lenses, this site will inform you of the facts, advantages, and care of them.
US Food and Drug Administration
Fda: Contact Lenses
This FDA site explains contact lenses: the types, the risks, how to buy, and everyday eye care.
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Kids Health: Glasses and Contact Lenses
KidsHealth tells you how eyes work and how they can be corrected if you are having trouble.