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Vision Screening and Vision Loss–Related Conditions Among American Indian or Alaska Native Children

  • By

  • Laurel E. Cederberg

  • Rachael L. Rivard

  • Elyse O. Kharbanda

  • Ugochinyere V. Ukah

  • Cassaundra L. Mohawk

  • Gabriel C. Cederberg

  • July 13, 2026

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    Amblyopia is the leading cause of vision loss in children and is linked to lifelong negative health outcomes.

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    Routine vision screening can detect and treat conditions contributing to amblyopia, yet 40% to 75% of US children receive regular screenings.

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    American Indian or Alaska Native children have a higher prevalence of refractive errors and visual impairment compared to the general pediatric population.

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    This study aims to assess annual vision screening rates during well-child care visits and the prevalence of vision loss-related conditions in children.

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    Vision screening rates were stratified by age, race and ethnicity, and insurance type, with a focus on accurate documentation in electronic health records.

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Vision Screening and Vision Loss–Related Conditions Among American Indian or Alaska Native Children

  • by Laurel E. Cederberg, Rachael L. Rivard, Elyse O. Kharbanda, Ugochinyere V. Ukah, Cassaundra L. Mohawk, Gabriel C. Cederberg

  • July 13, 2026

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