Most eye problems in children 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.
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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. - Read more
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. - Read more
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 such as those performed by Prevent Blindness America. - Read more