Optometrists encourage parents to include a trip to the optometrist on the list of well-baby check-ups. Assessments at six to twelve months of age can determine healthy development of vision. Early detection of eye conditions is the best way to ensure a baby has healthy vision for successful development-now and in the future.  Vision conditions that can adversely impact child development can be detected and corrected.

 

Click here to see story about Dr. Linnea Robbins-Winters, a South Bend Optometrists who performs vision exams on infants:  http://www.wndu.com/localnews/headlines/InfantSEE_exam_allows_doctors_to_check_babies_eyesight_127962278.html

 

InfantSEE®, a public health program, managed by Optometry Cares® - The AOA Foundation, is designed to ensure that eye and vision care becomes an integral part of infant wellness care to improve a child's quality of life. Under this program, AOA optometrists provide a comprehensive eye and vision assessments for infants within the first year of life regardless of a family's income or access to insurance coverage.

 

Click here for more information about he InfantSee program:  http://www.infantsee.org/.

 

Click here to find an InfantSee doctor in your area:  http://www.aoa.org/x5428.xml.