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Only 18 percent of parents reported that their infant had received a comprehensive eye exam before age 1, in a survey conducted by the American Optometric Association (AOA) in 2011. The survey, which included responses from 1,000 American adults, also found that 61 percent were aware that lazy eye and 63 percent were aware thatContinue reading “Many Infants Don’t Receive An Eye Exam In Their First Year”

One of the greatest moments when having a child is the first time your newborn daughter or son opens their eyes and makes eye contact with you. But don’t be concerned if that doesn’t happen right away. The visual system of a newborn infant takes some time to develop. In the first week of life,Continue reading “Your infant’s vision development: What to know”

A children’s eye exam is an expert assessment of your child’s eye health and vision performed by an optometrist (OD) or ophthalmologist (eye MD). A brief examination of your child’s eyes and a vision screening by a pediatrician or family practice doctor is not a substitute for an eye exam performed by an eye doctor. Only optometrists and ophthalmologistsContinue reading “Eye exams for children: Why they’re important”

Measles infections can harm the front or back of the eye, possibly causing vision loss or blindness Though measles is just re-emerging as a threat in developed countries, the disease has long been a leading cause of childhood blindness worldwide. One study estimates that measles causes up to 60,000 cases of blindness a year globally. Poor accessContinue reading “Six Ways Measles Can Affect the Eyes”