CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - According to the American Optometric Association, infants need to have their first comprehensive eye exam before they turn one. At birth babies start to explore the world ...

Vision plays a crucial role in how infants and young children learn and develop. Recognizing signs of eye issues earlier may help diagnose and treat potential conditions before complications arise.

Routine newborn screening (NBS) has transformed early disease detection. However, traditional biochemical tests limit the ...

HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law Monday legislation that establishes newborn screenings for a common, but serious, infant viral infection. Senate Bill 709 establishes the CMV Education and ...

Arizona is expanding its newborn health screening program, even as the federal process for adding new disorders has stalled. The state plans to screen for 39 different rare disorders by 2027, up from ...