NSU hosts InfantSEE event on Tahlequah Campus – Oct. 23

(Tahlequah, Okla.)-- Northeastern State Universitys Oklahoma College of Optometry, in partnership with the Allergan Foundation, is hosting an InfantSEE event onFriday Oct. 23, to educate the public on eye and vision health in infants.

The event will focus particularly on the importance of early detection and treatment.

Early detection is imperative in treating and preventing vision problems in infants and children, yet fewer than one in five infants receive a first-year eye assessment.

This event features a special appearance by actor, singer, composer, writer and producer Tom Sullivan, who has been blind since infancy. After attending Harvard, Sullivan appeared on TheTonightShow with Johnny Carson more than 60 times, sang The Star-Spangled Banner at the 1976 Super Bowl and competed in triathlons. His acting credits include appearances on Touched by an Angel, Designing Women, Fame and M*A*S*H.

Robin Benoit, an author of two books, will also be a featured speaker. Jillians Story: How Vision Therapy Changed My Life Too chronicles her daughters struggle to overcome amblyopia or a lazy eye. The other, Dear Jillian: Vision Therapy Changed My Life Too is a compilation of stories designed to feature other success stories with vision therapy.

There will be a panel of speakerson Fridayfrom10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry Auditorium located at 1001 N. Grand Avenue, Tahlequah.

This free presentation is perfect for families, educators, healthcare providers, and anyone interested in the care of young children.

Later on in the evening, there will be another presentation targeted for optometry students, residents, doctors and staff. This will be held in the Webb Auditorium located at 610 N. Grand Ave., Tahlequah from 6 to8 p.m.

Both events are free to attend but seating may be limited, therefore arriving early is encouraged.

Prizes will be given away to those in attendance ranging from an iPad to NSU Optometry Gear.

Questionsmay be directed to Dr. Alissa Proctor atproctor1@nsuok.eduor call her at 918-444-4020.

The InfantSEE program provides no-cost eye and vision assessments for infants between the ages of six and 12 months, regardless of family income or access to insurance. Managed by Optometry Cares The AOA Foundation,InfantSEE is a public health program designed to ensure that eye and vision care become an integral part of infant wellness and to improve childrens quality of life.

Published: 2015-10-19 17:00:19.253000