Realeyes Program

Plan a visit to the zoo this summer with your family and see if you can find an ostrich. Look at how large its eyes are! Do you think animal eyes work the same as human eyes? This can be a fun topic to explore with your family!

A true sign of summer – many community pools open this week! Grab your sunnies and towels and head to the pool to make a splash. Sunglasses are important on these summer days, but don't forget those goggles too. This message isn’t just for the youngest swimmers: we all need to protect our eyes while in the pool! You know the chemicals in the pool can dry out your eyes, but did you also know germs and dirt can get into your eyes if you open them underwater without protection?

Did you know eyes grow throughout childhood? They do, and that growth can come with vision changes! This is just one of the interesting facts shared in a Realeyes program. Schedule a classroom or summer camp presentation at www.ooa.org/realeyes