Feature|Articles|August 28, 2024

Ohio tackles pediatric eye health initiatives with Children’s Vision Strike Force

The strike force involves more than a dozen medical and nonmedical professionals to help bridge the gap between failed vision screenings and follow-up examinations.

The state of Ohio, much like the rest of the country, is facing a pediatric eye care problem. Although several nonprofit organizations and government-funded programs and initiatives are working to ensure children’s eyes are examined, the fight continues to keep these examinations regular and consistent with a given patient’s needs in the state. However, these initiatives may see statewide regulation and growth thanks to a formative visit to southeastern Ohio made by Governor Mike DeWine.