Most eye problems can be corrected if they are detected and treated early. Appropriate eye care is essential for maintaining good vision. Some problems, if left untreated--even for a short period--can result in permanent vision loss.
The eyes of newborn infants should be evaluated in the hospital nursery. This examination can help detect several congenital eye problems, some of which can be very serious.
Between six months and one year of age, infants should be checked for good eye health by a doctor or other appropriately trained health care provider during routine well-baby care or other doctor's office visits.
Similarly, children's vision should be tested between 3 and 4, either during a well-child visit to the doctor, a visit to an eye doctor, or at a vision screening conducted by trained personnel.
Also, the more you learn about children's eyes, the better you can help protect them!
For more free information about protecting your child's sight visit: www.preventblindness.org
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Eye Institute publishes the See All You Can See activity booklet. For a fun activity page from this booklet entitled "Play it Safe!" click below!
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