Connecticut Association of Optometrists - CT/Connecticut Association of Optometrists

Eye Care Information

Find An Optometrist

Serving the Community

About Optometry and the CAO

For Educators

For Legislators

For Health Care Providers

For Optometrists

How The Eye Works

Children's Vision


	What is "20/20"?



	Myopia (nearsightedness)



	Hyperopia (farsightedness)



	Presbyopia (ageing eyes)



	Spots and Floaters



	Crossed eyes (strabismus)



	Astigmatism



	Amblyopia (lazy eye)



	Color vision deficiency



	Eye coordination

Vision conditions


	Glaucoma



	Cataract



	Ocular hypertension



	Macular degeneration



	Amsler grid



	Anterior uveitis



	Retinitis pigmentosa



	Blepharitis

Eyecare in the News


	Overview



	2007 InfantSEE Data Magnifies the Need for Early Eye and Vision Screenings for Infants



	Editorial on InfantSEE�



	New mom credits InfantSEE� with saving daughter's life


	Overview



	Vision is Elementary

KidSight Connecticut�


	Overview



	Eligibility and Application


	Overview



	Dr Susan Danberg - Executive Director

Special Olympics

VOSH / Connecticut

Diabetes Health Fair

Hispanic Health Fair

Optometry Giving Sight�


	Optometry



	Eyecare News



	Education and Training



	Consider a Career in Optometry



	Optometric Subspecialties



	Sports Vision



	Neurorehabilitative Optometry

About Optometry


	Overview



	Mission Statement



	Officers and Directors



	CAO Staff and Consultants



	CAO News



	CAO Events



	Scholarships



	Copyright and Disclaimer


	Introduction



	Teacher's Center



	Vision is Elementary Brochure



	School Nurse's Guides



	Connecticut Project indicates eye exams are necessary for students



	National PTA Adds Vision to Position Statement



	NIH Study: Vision Screenings Still Get Failing Grade



	Neuroscientist discusses how optometric vision therapy helped her to develop stereovision



	ODs recognized in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act



	March is "Save Your Vision Month"


	Legislative Summary - 2010

CT Legislation - 2010


	Legislative Summary - 2009

CT Legislation - 2009


	Legislative Summary - 2008

CT Legislation - 2008


	CT House Passes HB 7159



	HB 5760, An Act Concerning Preventive Strategies for Vision Problems in Young Children



	An Act Concerning Reimbursement to Vision Care Providers in the Medicaid Managed Care and SAGA Program

CT Legislation - 2007

Connecticut Project indicates eye exams are necessary for students

"Something Wonderful is Happening in Optometry"


	Introduction



	NIH Study: Vision Screenings Still Get Failing Grade



	Few Children Receive Recommended Eyecare



	American Public Health Association Encourages Early Childhood Eye Examinations



	Newsweek Article- Kids Need Eye Exams



	CT Post Online - "Looking at the world through her son's eyes"

Children's Vision Legislation - Introduction


	New Law in Illinois Requires Eye Exams for Children Entering School



	Missouri Governor signs Children's Vision Bill



	New Jersey passes pilot program for children's eye exams



	Rhode Island Enacts Children's Vision Legislation



	Kentucky Expands Vision Law



	Nebraska Enacts Children�s Vision Bill



	North Carolina Enacts Mandatory Eye Exam Law



	Puerto Rico enacts law requiring eye exams for schoolchildren

Children's Vision Legislation - States


	Overview



	House passes bill to expand federal commitment to eye and vision care



	Bill to Expand Federal Commitment to Eye and Vision Care

Children's Vision Legislation - National

AOA Backs Military Eye Trauma Bill

AOA Supports the Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act (HR 6117)

U.S Congress Rejects 1-800 CONTACTS Bill

President Signs Decorative Contact Lens Bill into Law


	A flawed statement on vision therapy, learning and dyslexia is reissued



	Neuroscientist discusses how optometric vision therapy helped her to develop stereovision



	New Report Estimates the Costs Associated with Adult Vision Problems at $51.4 billion.



	NEI Reaffirms Policy that Scientific Meetings Should be Open



	APHA Encourages Pediatricians to Recommend Eye Exams



	Non-Mydriatic Digital Photography Inadequate for Diabetic Screening



	ODs highlight eye concerns at CDC Diabetes Conference



	Optometrist Elected President of International Eye Research Society



	CDC selects ODs for diabetes health, research course



	Eye Examinations - Best Policy for Driver License Renewal



	Optometry Services in the Hospital Setting



	Bailey raises vision�s profile at Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Conference


	The CAO is YOUR advocate...



	A Message from our Membership Development Chairperson



	Member Benefits



	Membership Categories



	Download Membership Application



	Apply Online



	Dues Structure

Become a Member


	Optometry Students



	New Licensees

Students and New Licensees

Statutes and Regulations

Educational Conference

Optometry 2010-Fifth Series

CAO Robert L. Ross Foundation, Inc.

Professional Opportunities


	Optical Distributor Group



	Precision Optical Co.



	Vision West Inc.



	Hoya

Support our Sponsors



	Introduction



	Teacher's Center



	Vision is Elementary Brochure



	School Nurse's Guides



	Connecticut Project indicates eye exams are necessary for students



	National PTA Adds Vision to Position Statement



	NIH Study: Vision Screenings Still Get Failing Grade



	Neuroscientist discusses how optometric vision therapy helped her to develop stereovision



	ODs recognized in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act



	March is "Save Your Vision Month"

Vision is Elementary Brochure

The Vision is Elementary program is part of the Kids Welcome Here campaign. This campaign is CAO optometrists' commitment to assure that every child has the best possible vision skills to use in their educational years and future lives.

The following brochure is available from the CAO in quantity, for distribution to parents via schools or other appropriate venues.

Vision is Elementary brochure