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- 1 in 30 children will be affected by amblyopia – referred to as “lazy eye”
- Amblyopia is a leading cause of vision loss in people younger
than 45 years
- 1 in 25 will develop strabismus – known as crossed-eyes – a significant risk factor for amblyopia
- 1 in 33 will show significant refractive error such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism
- 1 in 20,000 children have retinoblastoma (intraocular cancer) the seventh most common pediatric cancer
- The American Optometric Association (AOA) supports early vision evaluations and regularly scheduled vision screenings.
- AOA also states that asymptomatic/risk free children should have a comprehensive examination at age 3, again before first grade and every 2 years after at the very least.
- They also strongly suggest that well-designed and properly administered vision screening programs should be used to help identify children in need of critical vision care.
- According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only one in three children in America has received eye care services before the age of six.
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