Lawmakers have an extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting difference with a single, sensible policy. Passing the Children’s Vision Bill means fewer students will fall behind for entirely ...

Most families of children with autism may face long wait times to diagnose their child with the disorder, and once a diagnosis is made, it sometimes may not be definitive. But now, two studies ...

Autism is thought to affect about one of every 36 American children. New research has shown that it may be possible to diagnose the disorder in some kids with a relatively simple test that assesses ...

HAPPEN IN PERSON. STUDENTS ACROSS OUR STATE HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL HERE VERY SOON. OPTOMETRISTS SAY AS YOU GET THEM READY, IT’S IMPORTANT TO CHECK THEIR EYES. POOR VISION CAN AFFECT THEIR BEHAVIOR OR ...

Child eye test and eye exam. Little girl having eye check-up, with phoropter. Doctor performs eye test for child. This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine.

The United States is fast becoming a nearsighted nation: More than 40% of Americans have myopia, and the number is climbing fast, especially for children. Experts aren’t sure why, but they believe ...