ND Optometrists Partner With U.S. Sens. Conrad and Dorgan, Rep. Pomeroy and Gov. Hoeven in Improving Infant Eye and Vision Care
Posted on: Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 11:44 CST
"I can't stress enough the importance of early childhood health
screenings," said Senator
"As parents, we regularly take our children to the dentist to help prevent
cavities. Likewise, we should have our children's vision screened at an early
age to prevent potential eye and vision problems down the road," said
Congressman
To encourage parents to take advantage of the InfantSEE(R) program and to
help protect infant vision and eye health, Governor
"Protecting infant vision and eye health is an integral part of
One in 10 children are at risk from undiagnosed eye and vision problems,
which, if undetected, could lead to permanent vision impairment, and in rare
cases, life-threatening health risks. However, only 14 percent of children
from infancy to age six have had a comprehensive eye assessment from an eye
care professional. In
"Many parents are surprised to learn that the first year of life is one of
the most critical stages of a child's visual development," said Dr.
The program launched in 2005 with support from former President
"As a special education teacher, I know the importance of identifying
developmental issues early," said
To continue to improve infant eye assessment rates in
InfantSEE(R) assessments are complementary to the routine well-care exams a baby receives from a pediatrician or family physician. Optometrists have the training to identify areas of risk that are critical to vision development and the skills to identify conditions that might not be detected in a routine pediatric wellness exam. In some cases, conditions may need to be monitored, immediately treated or referred to a pediatric eye specialist.
To learn more about InfantSEE(R), visit http://www.InfantSEE.org.
About InfantSEE(R)
InfantSEE(R) is a public health program managed by Optometry's Charity(TM) - the AOA Foundation. Designed to ensure that eye and vision care become an integral part of infant wellness and improve a child's quality of life, doctors of optometry provide one eye and vision assessment to infants free-of- charge regardless of socioeconomic status. For more information visit infantsee.org.
About the American Optometric Association
American Optometric Association doctors of optometry are highly qualified,
trained doctors, on the frontline of eye health and vision care, who examine,
diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the eye. In addition to
providing eye and vision care, optometrists play a major role in an
individual's overall health and well-being by detecting systemic diseases.
Doctors of optometry have the skills and training to provide more than two-
thirds of all primary eye care in
About The Vision Care Institute
The Vision Care Institute of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc. is an
innovative educational resource created to prepare optometry students for a
successful transition into the real world of delivering quality eye care, as
well as to assist practicing Eye Care Professionals in the growth and
development of their practice. The state-of-the-art facility gives
participants a rare opportunity to gain first-hand experience with the latest
in vision diagnostic and treatment technologies through hands-on contact lens
instruction. Besides clinical training, participants also concentrate on
communication skills. The curriculum, taught by leading eye care
practitioners from around the country, gives participants the skills and
confidence necessary to excel in today's professional practice. The Vision
Care Institute has hosted students from all 19 of the schools and colleges of
optometry throughout
SOURCE InfantSEE; American Optometric Association
Source: PR Newswire
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