Children don’t always know that they are having a problem with their vision, so they assume that everyone sees the way they do. Fortunately, schools, daycare centers and pediatrician offices often provide regular eye screenings that can detect some fundamental vision problems.
When a vision screening detects problems with a child’s vision, local pediatricians and schools refer the child to Eyecare Experts,.
Why Eyecare 'Experts'?
The answer is easy! We know kids, understand how they communicate, and have learned how to put them at ease. Most importantly, we recognize the unique differences between a developing eye and an adult eye.
Be Eye Wise: Parents may notice signs of eye problems at home that are not detected when their child has a vision screening. Besides showing signs of learning difficulties that teachers may see at school, children may exhibit:
Vision problems in children hurt more than simply their sight. It also hinders their ability to read and learn. Often times, children are doing poorly in school due to poor vision, since over 80 percent of learning is visual. In fact, the American Optometric Association indicates that a quarter of children may have undiagnosed vision problems that could have an impact on their visual perceptual skills.
Pediatric eye care is very important to your child’s overall health, so it is essential that comprehensive eye exams begin early in life. There are several things you can do to ensure your child is comfortable and the exam is successful.
Before the exam, take time to discuss with your child what will happen during the visit. Ensure that your child understands the eye doctor may ask them to identify letters or shapes, put in eye drops, and look at some lights.
PEDIATRIC EYE EXAMS WILL INCLUDE ASSESSMENT FOR:
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