Taster Kit.

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1 Taster Kit

2 We developed the Teacher taster kit - Eye Didn t Know That! - program to serve as an entertaining and educational way to help children, parents, caregivers, and teachers learn more about the importance of taking care of their eyes, getting regular, comprehensive eye exams, and enjoying lifelong healthy sight. With games, fact sheets, downloads and more, Eye Didn t Know That! offers an exciting way to explore just how important healthy, quality sight is to help you interact with the world around you. Common Signs of Children s Vision Problems Preserving healthy sight for a lifetime begins with early detection. Common signs of possible vision problems in school-aged children include: Holds reading materials too close to the eyes Uses fingers to trace words when reading Exhibits lack of attention or fatigue during school Constantly rubs the eyes Continuously squints Complains about headaches Turns or tilts the head to use one eye only Shows extreme light sensitivity Has irritated or teary eyes To learn more about protecting the health and wellness of children s eyes and to locate an eye doctor near you, click here.

3 Coloring Pages Following are downloadable coloring images that you can print, color and share. Each coloring page shares a fun fact about healthy sight. Click on the small images below to download and enjoy! Driving Squid Biking Baseball Eye Fact Fortune Teller Children can follow the instructions to cut out, fold and create their very own Eye Fact Fortune Teller and find out what makes their friends and family say Eye Didn t Know That!

4 When You Play Sports Playing sports and other physical activities is very fun it s a great way to be with your friends and get some exercise. But, you also want to be smart when you play sports and make sure you take steps to protect yourself and your eyes from getting hurt. Most eye injuries among kids ages 11 to 14 do occur while playing sports, especially during baseball, basketball, ice hockey and racquet sports. The good news is that 90% of these injuries could be prevented by taking proper precautions! Take Proper Precautions for Sports Safety! Consider wearing protective eyewear regardless of whether or not you wear glasses or contacts. Your everyday eyeglasses do not count as protective eyewear. You need to have your parents, caregiver or coach help you find the correct pair of safety glasses, goggles, safety shields or eye guards. Lenses that are made from something called polycarbonate material, such as Transitions lenses, provide the highest level of protection; they can withstand a ball or other objects traveling at 90 miles per hour. You can find more information about protective eyewear and sports at Know Your Dominant Eye for a Competitive Edge! Dr. Larry Lampert is a sports vision specialist who trains professional athletes of all levels to use their vision to improve their sports performance and give you an edge in all activities. Even if you re not in the pros (yet!), this simple tip can help when you play sports.

5 Knowing your dominant eye is important for all sports and no different than whether you are right- or left-handed, you are right- or left-eye dominant. But, even if you are righthanded, it doesn t necessarily mean that you are right-eyed. It only takes a quick test to determine which eye is your dominant eye. Simply bring your hands together in front of you, and bring your thumbs and pointer fingers together to make a small hole between your hands. Bring your hands up to your nose. Find an object or a spot on the wall and focus on that spot through the hole you have made with your hands. Then close one eye at a time the eye that finds the spot is your dominant eye. Knowing your dominant eye can help give you an edge when you play sports, regardless of which sport you are playing or what your skill level is. For example, if you hit a golf ball, you should always position your dominant eye directly over the back tip of the ball when you line up to putt. This straightens your alignment, and gives your putt a greater, direct impact. Of course, it s always important that your eyes are healthy and that your line of vision is clear. Optical Illusions We can't always trust what we see. We are used to how things are supposed to look. If pieces are missing, sometimes our brain fills them in. Our brain puts information together in a way that makes sense and allows us to see optical illusions in different ways. Optical illusions have been studied for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks even used the principles of optical illusion in their architecture. Is it a Candlestick or Two Profiles This image can be seen one of two ways, as a candlestick or a pair of identical profiles. It is very difficult for our minds to view the image both ways at the same time. Most people will either see the candlestick or the profiles, but not both. Which do you see? Why?

6 Which Center is Larger? Can you tell which center circle is larger of the two? The center circles in both graphics are the identical size. The one on the left side looks larger because of the smaller circles around it. Do You See a Triangle? three dark shapes. The triangle is an optical illusion that you see because of the angles of the Is the Ferris Wheel Moving? When you look at this Ferris wheel, does it look like it is moving? And which direction is it going?

7 Which is larger - the white squares or the black squares? Actually,all of the squares are the exact same size! And the little white dots make the illusion of a ball in the middle - can you see it? Who is Taller? Does one of these men look taller than the others? It is a trick - they are actually all the exact same size! Our eyes just perceive that one is taller based on where they are standing in relation to each other. Test Your Eye-Q Eyes and eyesight are fascinating! Take the quiz below to see what you already know or can learn. How many eyes does a worm have? Zero Two Eight Human babies cry, but they don t produce tears right away. How soon after they are born can babies produce tears?

8 2 to 5 days 1 to 3 weeks 1 to 3 months Which animal has the largest eyeball on the face of the earth? (Hint: It s the size of a beach ball) Elephant Giant squid Rhinoceros Which animal is born with fur and with its eyes open? Elephant Giant squid Rhinoceros Which part of the human body has the most active muscles? Heart Leg Eye How long does the blink of an eye last? A tenth of a second One second Ten seconds Myopia is the clinical name for: Nearsightedness

9 Farsightedness 20/20 vision Which of the following are not used in eyeglass lens production? Plastic wrap Plastic Glass How far can an elephant see? 10 yards 100 yards 1000 yards Our Amazing Eyes! Download the image below and correctly label the major parts of the eye:

10 Common Signs of Children s Vision Problems With an average of one in four children having an undetected vision problem that can interfere with the ability to read and learn, proper eye care and eyewear are critical to performance inside the classroom and in everyday life. If you notice some of the following signs, consider referring the student to the school nurse and speaking to the student s parents or caregivers and recommending a comprehensive eye examination with an eye doctor. Signs Your Student Might Need an Eye Exam Holds reading materials too close or too far away from the eyes Uses fingers to trace words when reading Exhibits lack of attention or fatigue during school Rubs the eyes constantly Squints continuously Complains about headaches Turns or tilts the head to use one eye only Shows extreme light sensitivity Has irritated or teary eyes