Among children ages 5 and up, 25 percent have problems with their vision. But, for many, the problem goes undetected. If you don't recognize and treat your child's vision problem, it could affect your child's performance in school.

Did you know?

• 13 percent of children from birth to age 5 have vision problems
• 60 percent of students identified as problem learners have undetected vision problems
• Only 14 percent of children under 5 have received a comprehensive eye exam
• Only one state (Kentucky) requires children to have eye exams before they're allowed to start school, although other states are introducing similar bills
• Eye tests in schools and pediatricians offices aren't thorough enough to detect many common vision problems

We suggest comprehensive eye exams for children at 6 months of age, before entering school, and every year there after.