Most Young Kids Haven’t Had An Eye Exam

A 2009 survey of nearly 1,500 participants—co-sponsored by VSP Vision Care and Prevent Blindness America—indicates that more than one in five 12- to 17-year-olds has difficulty seeing the classroom blackboard, with more than 25 percent complaining of headaches. This is a staggering statistic, but the study provides insight into the issue.

One possible reason? The study indicates that almost two-thirds (66 percent) of children under the age of six have never had an eye exam by an eye doctor.

Additional findings show that one in four six- to 11-year-olds wears prescription glasses, and that the prevalence of common eye conditions, as reported by parents, increases with the child’s age.

Check out the complete article over at Vision Monday.