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"Many parents are surprised to learn that the first year of life is one of the most critical stages of a child's visual development," said Dr. Gary Veronneau, a West Virginia optometrist and InfantSEE(R) provider. "It's the ideal time to detect eye and vision problems before these conditions worsen or cause developmental delays."

The program launched in 2005 with support from former President Jimmy Carter, honorary national chair. Nearly 8,000 optometrists nationwide volunteer their time to provide assessments to babies in their communities. The majority of vision problems detected included retinoblastoma (eye cancer), severe hyperopia (farsightedness), myopia (nearsightedness), congenital glaucoma and congenital cataract.

"As a parent, one of my biggest concerns is making sure my child's development is on track," said Marsha Burke, local mother of Rebekah, now age 3. "When I learned about the InfantSEE(R) program, it was an obvious decision to take Rebekah for an assessment. Knowing her vision is healthy puts my mind at ease!"

To continue to improve infant eye assessment rates in West Virginia, parents can bring their infant in for a no-cost assessment at the VSP InfantSEE(R) Mobile Clinic stationed in towns across the state. Also, for those parents who can't make it to the VSP InfantSEE(R) Mobile Clinic, optometrists from around the state will be providing these no-cost InfantSEE(R) eye assessments from May 4 through 15 in their offices by appointment.

    VSP InfantSEE(R) Mobile Clinic Schedule - Walk-ins accepted
    Monday, May 4 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Charleston, W.Va.  - FamilyCare: Big Lots Plaza on Patrick St.,
    116 Hills Plaza

    Tuesday, May 5 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Beckley/Mt. Hope, W.Va.  - Crossroads Mall: 2 Crossroads Mall

    Wednesday, May 6 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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