Hey, bright eyes...it's Vision Month!

Many children's vision problems can be treated successfully if they're detected early, says Prevent Blindness America. The vision health organization has declared August Children's Eye Health and Safety Month as part of its effort to educate the public about the importance of quality eye care for children. About two out of three children in the United States don't receive critical eye services before the age of 6, and that increases their risk of suffering vision loss, according to Prevent Blindness America. If children don't receive a certified vision screening or eye exam, serious vision roblems may go undetected. Children should have their vision checked at infancy, 6 months, 3 years, and 5 years, with follow-ups as needed.