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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Back to School Edition | Pediatric and Adolescent Ophthalmologic Concerns
Description: Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Erick D. Bothun, M.D.
It’s estimated that more than 1 in 20 preschool-age children and 1 in 4 school-age children have a vision disorder. Since the eyes are the source of sensory input for much of the learning that takes place in our children, these statistics take on real importance. Vision problems in childhood can result in developmental delays and are often misdiagnosed as learning disabilities. As adults, we’re aware of changes and problems with our vision. Children who have never known clear vision may not realize their visi...