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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.
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.
AMD
AMD Tips
Cataracts
Cataracts - Myths and Facts
Cataract Surgery
Color Vision Deficiency
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Safe Use of Eye Cosmetics
Diabetes Quiz
Dry Eyes
Eye Care Professionals
Eye Donor Facts
Financial Assistance for Vision Problems
Fireworks Position Statement
Floaters
Glaucoma Checklist
Glaucoma Medications
Glaucoma Quiz
Low Vision Tips
Marijuana and Glaucoma
Medicare Benefits and Your Eyes
Nutrition Supplements and Vision
Pregnancy and Your Vision
Refractive Surgery Information Statement
Research Facts
Retinal Tears
Sunglasses
Using Eye Drops
UV Policy Statement
UV Quiz
Who's Who in Eye Care
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