August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

This month, we want to raise awareness about the importance of children’s eye health and safety, and how it can affect learning and development. Taking care of your eyes is essential at any stage of life. However, it is especially important to identify visual problems early on, as it can ensure children receive the help they need as their eyes continue to develop.

Here are five tips for better eye health and safety!

Vision Screenings and Exams

Mark your calendars for free vision screenings and examinations from Beyond Blindness and our generous partners.

As kids prepare to go back to school this August, take advantage of free vision screenings and examinations offered by Beyond Blindness through a partnership with Ketchum School of Optometry and and community screenings in collaboration with the Family Support Network. Vision examinations will be held across Orange County, with new dates and partners being added to our Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month webpage as they are confirmed.

Call is to schedule an appointment, or visit one of our community screenings:

  • Thursdays 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Optometry exams at Beyond Blindness in Santa Ana (appointment required)

  • Friday, August 14, 2026 from 8:30-11:30 AM
    Family Support Network Developmental Screenings located at Quail Hill Community Center – 39 Shady Canyon Dr., Irvine, CA 92603

  • Friday, August 28, 2026 from 8:30-11:30 AM
    Family Support Network Developmental Screenings located at Ponderosa Park Family Resource Center – 320 E Orangewood Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802

  • Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8:30-11:30 AM
    Family Support Network Developmental Screenings located at Capistrano Unified School District – 33122 Valle Rd., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

  • Friday, October 2, 2026 from 8:30-11:30 AM
    Family Support Network Developmental Screenings located at BPSOS – 13950 Milton Ave., Suite 301. Westminster, CA 92683

  • Friday, October 23, 2026 from 8:30-11:30 AM
    Family Support Network Developmental Screenings located at Stanton Family Resource Center – 11822 Santa Paula St. Stanton, 90680

  • Friday, November 6, 2026 from 8:30-11:30 AM
    Family Support Network Developmental Screenings located at South Orange County Family Resource Center – 22481 St. Suite B., Lake Forest, Ca 92630

  • Friday, December 4, 2026 from 8:30-11:30 AM
    Family Support Network Developmental Screenings located at Boys & Girls Club of Buena Park – 7758 S Knott Ave., Buena Park, CA 92630

To schedule an appointment at the Beyond Blindness Vision Clinic, call (714)573-8888 or email info@beyondblindness.org.