Fewer kids are receiving eye care in almost every county
The proportion of school-aged kids receiving vision services, such as eye exams and glasses, saw a notable decrease statewide, according to a report from the California Optometric Association. The report, which compared the number of kids who saw eye doctors in 2015 and 2016 to 2022 through 2024, found that only 15.8% of kids did so, while population estimates indicate at least 25% of kids need glasses.
The proportion of school-aged kids receiving vision services, such as eye exams and glasses, saw a notably decrease in almost every California county, according to a report from the California Optometric Association. The report, which compared the number of kids who saw eye doctors in 2015 and 2016 compared to 2022 through 2024, found that only 15.8% of kids did do, while population estimate indicate at least 25% of kids need glasses.
