Infantsee Awareness Among Michigan Pediatricians.

Background: The American Optometric Association, partnered with the Vision Care Institute of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, has a public health program entitled InfantSEE in which participating optometrists provide one comprehensive eye assessment for infants within the first year oflife free of charge, regardless of the family's income status. This program's purpose is early detection of ocular conditions that could lead to developmental issues and also to reassure parents of their child's visual development. Methods: The purpose of this research study was to assess the knowledge of the InfantSEE program among Michigan pediatricians. A survey was sent to every pediatrician office location in the state of Michigan asking questions pertaining to their awareness and referral rate to the InfantSEE program. The study also served to increase awareness ofthe program through an official website listing. Results: The data collected was analyzed along with a comparison of the Infant SEE provider locations and awareness of the program among pediatricians in certain areas of Michigan. Thirteen percent of the pediatricians that responded were previously aware of the InfantSEE program. Of those aware, only 36% would make a referral for the InfantSEE program. Conclusions: Although InfantSEE has grown in popularity since its introduction in 2005, there is a
need for increased promotion and education of the program among the pediatric medical
population.