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Project

Spectacle Prescribing in Early Childhood

Center:

AZ-The University of Arizona, LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Eileen McGrath
[email protected]
520-626-6548

Project Description:

Spectacle Prescribing in Early Childhood 06/2019-07/2026 NIH/NEI $3,855,151 The goal of this study is to determine if there a developmental benefit of prescribing spectacle wear for astigmatism in children 12 to 35 months of age. Role: Co-Investigator

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood – Developmental Health (including developmental screening), Early Childhood – General, Life Course Approach, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

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