04/25/2023
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Here are some statistics for common eye diseases in children and the prevalence of them remaining undiagnosed.
1. Refractive errors: According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, up to 15% of preschool-aged children and 25% of school-aged children have some form of refractive error that needs correction.
2. Amblyopia: The prevalence of amblyopia is estimated to be between 1-5% of children, with up to 40% of cases going undiagnosed.
3. Strabismus: affect up to 4% of children overall.
4. Retinoblastoma: affects approximately 1 in 15,000 children worldwide but very severe , leading to enucleation of eye. But it can be detected way early!
5. Congenital cataracts: affect approximately 1 in 5,000 to 20,000 children but again, easily detectable with a bilaterally.
It is important for and caregivers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of these and other in children, and to seek medical attention promptly if they suspect their child may have an eye problem. and treatment can prevent and improve outcomes for with .
