Vision disability is the single most prevalent disabling condition among children.1
Failing to detect and treat vision disorders in children may lead to partial or full blindness and may result in issues with child development, academic achievement, self-esteem, social-emotional behavior and juvenile delinquency.2
See how the Spot Vision Screener can help identify and reduce some of the leading causes of vision disorders in children.
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Improving the Nations’ Vision Health: A Comprehensive Public Health Approach. http://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/pdf/improving_nations_vision_health.pdf 2. Zaba, Joel N., M.A., O.D., “Children’s Vision Care in the 21st Century and Its Impact on Education, Literacy, Social Issues and the Workplace.