For Parents

Being the parent of a child diagnosed with an eye disorder is a difficult challenge. We have compiled a number of resources to help parents understand these eye disorders.

For Parents

Our top five resource for parents include:

1. Little Ambassadors Program - This program gives a voice to children who can't speak. Parents share their experiences with vision disorders as a way to help others. Jack is a favorite little ambassador.
   

2. Patient and Parent Guide to Strabismus Surgery - If strabismus surgery is planned for your child, this guide is a must-read.
   

3. Economic Analysis of the Consequences of Failure to Prevent Childhood Blindness from Amblyopia - This document outlines the economic cost of failure to prevent blindness from amblyopia.
   

4. Amblyopia 411 - This program assists parents by providing information as to what to expect before, during and after amblyopia treatment.
   

5. Signs of a Vision Problem - A visual resource that outlines 10 different signs of a vision problem; however it's important to note that many vision problems have no symptoms at all

In addition to resources featured on the Children's Eye Foundation website, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) has a number of helpful resources, including:

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Eye Terms

• Eye Conditions

• Find a Pediatric Ophthalmologist