Dear NEHEP Partners,
Only 1 out of every 7 preschoolers gets an eye exam — and fewer than 2 out of every 7 gets some type of vision screening. That’s why we’re using this month’s edition of the Eye Health Connection newsletter to highlight the importance of kids’ eye health and safety.
As we look forward to Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month in August, we also want to thank all of our partners for their efforts to make Healthy Vision Month a success in May. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Lastly, we want to highlight our newest NEHEP Planning Group members:
- Royce Chen, M.D.
- Zelia Correa, M.D., Ph.D.
- Eydie Miller-Ellis, M.D.
- Susan Primo, O.D., M.P.H., FAAO
And congratulations to NEHEP’s new director, Devina Fan, M.P.H.! Please join us as we welcome her into her new role.
Best,
Maria Zacharias
Director of Communications
National Eye Institute