AOA Survey Shows Fewer than One in Five Infants Receive Critical First-Year Exam

ST. LOUIS — The American Optometric Association's American Eye-Q survey has determined that although most parents are aware that vision disorders can be detected in infants, few take action.   Only 19 percent of parents who participated in the survey report taking their infant to an eye doctor for a comprehensive assessment before their child's first birthday.   Most Americans are unaware that one in 10 infants in the U.S. has an undetected vision problem which, if left untreated, can lead to developmental delays, permanent vision problems and in rare cases, life-threatening health risks.   Read the article on VMail