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Eyesight and Down’s Syndrome
People with Down’s Syndrome are more likely to experience eye problems than the general population, and 50 percent of people with Down’s Syndrome have some type of eye disease. There are many ways to treat the eye issues commonly seen in people with Down’s Syndrome. Depending on the problem, treatment may include prescription glasses, proper eye hygiene, or surgery. Since people with Down’s Syndrome are at an increased risk for eye problems, it is important to get vision checked early…