Children and Vision (Complete Show)

This show highlights the importance of good vision to children’s performance in school, sports, and life. Dori Carlson, O.D., president, American Optometric Association talks to Dr. Val about the importance of catching children’s vision problems early on; Optometrist and researcher Jeffrey Walline, O.D. and Clinical Psychology Professor Mitchell Prinstein, Ph.D., share research and offer advice to parents on how to know if your child is ready for contacts. All-American actress Meaghan Martin tells Dr. Val about how she overcame “poke-a-phobia” and offers advice to teenagers on what they can do to improve their self esteem.