Were you aware that one in 10 infants in the U.S. have undetected vision problems? These undetected problems range from crossed eyes to cancer.
While most parents know eye and vision problems can be detected in children before they're a year old, only 19 percent of those who participated in the American Optometric Association's (AOA) annual Eye-Q® survey report taking their infant for a comprehensive eye exam. Thirty-three percent of parents wait until their child is between one and two years of age, while 26 percent wait until their child is five years of age or older.
"It is critical that infants undergo a comprehensive eye assessment
InfantSEE is a no-cost public health program developed to provide professional eye care for infants nationwide. Through InfantSEE, optometrists provide a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment to infants between six and 12 months of age, regardless of a parent's ability to pay. Source: AOA.org
