Children with vision problems can lead to poor school performance, behavioral issues, plummeting grades, frequent headaches and more, says one NJ eye doctor.
Nearly a dozen New Jersey summer camps and youth facilities are participating in a program thanks to a joint philanthropic effort to provide free eye exams and eyeglasses to kids who need them.
Ophthalmologists stand to gain a lot of work from the proposal but say it's an unnecessary burden on children and families. Improve screenings, they say.