No-Cost Vision Screening for Infants: InfantSEE®

No-Cost Vision Screening for Infants: InfantSEE®
Adapted from www.infantsee.org by Diana McAlister

Public health experts agree that visual development is most dramatic between 6 and 12 months of age and that early detection can prevent and help reduce the threat of serious vision impairments. In fact, one in every 10 children is at risk from undiagnosed eye and vision problems. If left untreated, eye and vision problems can impact learning and may lead to permanent vision impairment.
InfantSEE® is a no-cost public health program designed to ensure that eye and vision care becomes an integral part of infant wellness care to improve a child's quality of life. This program was launched in 2005 by the American Optometric Association (AOA), in partnership with The Vision Care Institute of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc to provide professional eye care for infants nationwide.
Under this program, supported by former President Jimmy Carter, who serves as honorary national chair and spokesman, participating optometrists provide a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment to infants in their first year of life, offering detection of potential eye and vision problems at no cost regardless of income. Over 7000 optometrists participate in this program. To find one near you please visit www.infantsee.org.