Vision & Age
Children
As your child explores the world, you experience it all again from a fresh perspective. The thrill of solving a puzzle. Reading a book. Throwing a ball. Find out how to preserve the gift of sight.
Development
Eye muscles strengthen, and nerve connections multiply. You can help this
process by supplying plenty of visual stimulation for your child. Learn more about your child's
development.
Eye Exams
Is your child exhibiting signs of trouble? Is he/she at special risk for eye problems? How should you prepare for your child's appointment? Learn what to expect during the exam.
Safety
Over 290,000 eye injuries occur annually.¹ Ten percent are children under five. Check out some useful tips and reminders in our Safety section.
First Aid
If your child's eye is injured you should always get immediate,
professional medical attention. It is the best way to safeguard your child's
vision. Learn more in
our First Aid section, about recognizing symptoms, steps to take and most
importantly that you should always get immediate, professional medical
attention for any eye injury. It is the best way to safeguard your baby's
vision.
