Did you know that
the risk and prevalence of certain eye problems is greater in kids with Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects an estimated
1.85% of children in the United States and is increasing in prevalence. For
quite some there was the suspicion that kids with ASD might be at greater risk
for certain eye disorders such as amblyopia, strabismus, optic neuropathy,
nystagmus and even retinopathy of prematurity. Recently researchers reporting
in the American Journal
of Ophthalmology
reviewed data from over 10 million children and found the prevalence in non ASD
kids to be 3.5% and in ASD kids 12.5%.
They concluded that ASD kids had about three times the likelihood of
having these eye problems and suggested further studies to understand if the
severity of the ASD might be related to the eye problems.
If you or someone you know has a child with ASD it would be important to schedule an eye exam. Please call Doctor & Associates-203-227-4113, visit Doctor & Associates in Fairfield County, or Facebook to schedule an appointment.
Doctor & Associates offices are conveniently located at 129 Kings Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880, 195 Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897 and 148 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851.
