Closing the Pediatric Eye Care Gap

Who gets a pediatric eye exam — and who doesn’t?

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A significant gap exists in pediatric eye care access, with only 39.5% of children receiving an eye examination in the past year.
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Age is the strongest predictor of eye examination rates, with older children having significantly higher odds of receiving care.
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Parental education level is linked to eye care access, with higher education correlating to increased likelihood of children receiving eye examinations.
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Economic barriers, such as lack of insurance and cost-related avoidance of care, critically impact children's access to eye examinations.
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Improving pediatric eye health requires addressing systemic barriers and implementing public health strategies for better follow-through on eye care.

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