Eye Care

Pediatric Eye Center
Earl Crouch Jr., MD
Earl Crouch III, MD
Medical/Surgical Eye Specialists, Inc.
Shakur Toosi, MD
Virginia Ophthalmology Associates
Joel Lall-Trail, MD
Annette Reda, MD

Topic Index

Anatomy of the Eye

Normal Vision

Eye Care Specialists

Eye Glasses and Contact Lenses

Visual Screening and Eye Examinations

Eye Disorders

Problems with Vision

Eye Trauma

Eye Safety and First-Aid

Glossary

Online Resources

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, early detection and treatment of many sight-threatening diseases may prevent visual loss.

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When it comes to children, the most important preventive steps are routine eye examinations, visual screening tests, and preventing eye trauma.

Newborns are examined in the nursery for eye infections and eye disorders. Children should receive their first comprehensive eye examination by about age three, unless a specific condition or history of family childhood vision problems warrants an earlier examination.

Eye trauma is an important cause of vision loss in children. Eye trauma refers to any injury to the eye. The National Society to Prevent Blindness states that about one-third of preventable eye loss in children under 10 years of age is from trauma to the eye. As a parent, you can help your child avoid eye trauma with the proper use of safety equipment during sports and recreational activities.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your child's physician. The content provided on this page is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your child's physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Last reviewed on 9/30/2005