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Many eye problems that affect infants, children, and adolescents require clinical care by a doctor or other healthcare professional. Click on the links below to learn more about this topic.

Vision Overview

Age-Appropriate Vision Milestones

Eye Examinations and Visual Screening

Types of Visual Screening Tests for Infants and Children

Problems with Vision

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