Vision and Common Eye Problems

Vision disorders are the most prevalent handicapping condition in children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that only a third of all children in the United States have had any form of eye care service before their sixth birthday.

Prevent Blindness America recommends children have their vision checked at infancy, 6 months, 3 years and 5 years with follow-ups as needed.

More than 47,000 pre-school children in Ohio have a vision problem that could lead to permanent vision loss. But, only a third of all children in the United States have had any form of eye care service before their sixth birthday, according to the CDC.

Eye problems can range from common refractive errors such as nearsightedness and farsightedness, to serious eye disease.  Below is a comprehensive list of fact sheets that will allow you to educate yourself on common eye problems, dangers to your eyes, safety tips and information about eye doctors.

Children's Vision

	Amblyopia
	Children's Eye Problems
	Cosmetic Contacts
	Dangerous Toys
	Eye Patch Choices
	The Eye Patch Club
	Fireworks Facts
	Fireworks Quiz
	Halloween Tips
	Newborn, Infant and Toddler Guide
	Refractive errors
	Strabismus
	Sunglasses for Children
	Tips for Choosing Safe Toys
	Trip to the Eye Doctor

Eye Problems and Adult Vision Issues

AMD
AMD Tips
Cataract Myths and Facts
Cataract Surgery
Color Vision Deficiency
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Diabetes Quiz
Dry Eyes
Eye Donor Facts
Financial Assistance for Vision Problems
Floaters
Glaucoma Checklist
Glaucoma Quiz
Low Vision Tips
Pregnancy and Your Vision
Retinal Tears
Sunglasses
Using Eye Drops
UV Quiz

Foreign Language Resources

Arabic
Chinese
French
Somali
Spanish
Russian
Ukranian

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