5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  A significant gap exists in pediatric eye care access, with only 39.5% of children receiving an eye examination in the past year.

• 2

  Age is the strongest predictor of eye examination rates, with older children having significantly higher odds of receiving care.

• 3

  Parental education level is linked to eye care access, with higher education correlating to increased likelihood of children receiving eye examinations.

• 4

  Economic barriers, such as lack of insurance and cost-related avoidance of care, critically impact children's access to eye examinations.

• 5

  Improving pediatric eye health requires addressing systemic barriers and implementing public health strategies for better follow-through on eye care.