(Child Safety and Health Resource Guide: Printed Materials)
HEALTH
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AMBLYOPIA ("Lazy Eye")
This brochure explains the signs, symptoms and treatment of this common
children's eye disorder.
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - $18.00/100 (CB05)
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BOOKMARKS
Handy reminders for children and adults to protect their vision. Lists 10
sight-saving tips to remind people how to protect their sight.
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - $7.00/100 (MS07)
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CARTOON COLORING CHART
Coloring sheet for children participating in a vision screening program
or learning about eye health and safety.
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - $10.00/100 (PB05)
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CHILDREN'S EYE HEALTH GUIDE
Handbook for nurses, teachers and vision screeners. Instructions on conducting
vision screening of preschool and school-age children. Explains common eye
disorders in children, how sight works, eye safety measures, and first-aid
for eye emergencies.
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - $6.00 each (PB10)
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THE EYE AND HOW WE SEE
Explains how the sense of sight works. Includes illustrated examples and
short glossary. Useful for educating people at a screening or as part of
a classroom lesson.
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - $18.00/100 (TB10)
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FAMILY HOME EYE TEST
This do-it-yourself test enables family members to check their vision for
early signs of eye problems that need professional attention. The fold-out
pamphlet offers tests for adults and children. Space for eye exam notes.
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - $25.00/100 (AB45)
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FAMILY SAFETY & HEALTH MAGAZINE
Topics of interest for working parents, physical fitness enthusiasts, and
senior citizens are covered. Articles and guidelines in each issue are thoroughly
researched by National Safety Council experts to cover topics in detail.
AVAILABLE FROM: HSC (price varies with
quantity ordered and membership status) #51101
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HOME EYE SAFETY GUIDE
Fold-out pamphlet on eye safety in and around the home, yard, workshop,
and garage. Short quizzes review safety practices.
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - $25.00/100 (HB30)
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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD FROM INJURY
A 16-page booklet for parents with tips and helpful advice on keeping children
safe. Easy to read with many colorful illustrations. Booklet covers traffic
injuries, drownings, burns, scalds, poisonings, chokings and falls. Includes
a helpful recommended reading list.
AVAILABLE FROM: NSKC - 600 for $126.00
members: 600 for $100.00
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LEADER'S GUIDE
A guide to conducting grassroots injury prevention programs. Contains information
on childhood injury and strategies for coalition building, working with
the media, influencing public policy, evaluating injury prevention activities
and fundraising.
AVAILABLE FROM: NSKC - $77.00; coalition:
$37.00
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MESSAGE TO PARENTS & TEACHERS ("E"
CARD)
Card with instructions to prepare children for vision screening by practicing
pointing at the direction of the "E." (A card is included with
each Snellen eye chart.)
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - $6.00/100 (PB45)
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PLAY IT SAFE
This brochure offers important tips for those who care for preschoolers!
Emphasizes eye safety for very young children.
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - $18.00/100 (HB20)
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PRECIOUS SIGHT
The wonder of sight is brightly reflected on this infant's face. This poster
describes the impact Prevent Blindness has had. Color photo on black background.
18" x 24".
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - Free w/$5.95 for
shipping & packaging. (MS94)
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PRESCHOOLERS HOME EYE TEST
This pamphlet folds out into a do-it-yourself test to check a youngster's
vision. Provides a checklist of signs of eye trouble and describes common
eye problems.
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - $25.00/100 (CB25)
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SIGNS OF POSSIBLE EYE TROUBLE IN CHILDREN
This flyer lists 15 indicators that may signal some vision difficulties,
and briefly describes 6 common problems.
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - $8.00/100 (CB10)
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STRABISMUS ("Crossed Eyes")
A brochure describing this disorder, its causes, signs, symptoms and treatment.
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - $18.00/100 (CB15)
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YOU CHOOSE
A poster that gets across the choice between wearing protective eyewear
or needing a prosthetic eye. Black & white, 17" x 22".
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - $5.00 each (IP20)
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YOUR CHILD'S SIGHT
This 12-page brochure introduces the development of vision from newborn
to age 6. Includes a place for eye exam records. Describes how infant vision
is tested, common eye problems and types of treatment available. Includes
a place for eye exam records.
AVAILABLE FROM: PBA - $20.00/100 (CB20)
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Last Updated 3 March1996
Karla Embleton