Not only is it Children’s Vision and Learning Month, but it is also officially back to school season! Prepare your family for the new school year, and ensure that those studious eyes are seeing clearly with a comprehensive eye examination.
Studies show that 80% of learning occurs through visual experiences, proving just how incredibly important it is that students of all ages are diagnosed and treated for any sight related issues. Children face numerous challenges, spanning social, academic and athletic realms, and uncorrected vision problems can prevent them from reaching their highest potential. Behavioral issues are notably common in children with undiagnosed vision disorders, for several reasons including decreased concentration and
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Myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism are the most common vision disorders in children, resulting in visual blurriness due to light not focusing properly on the retina. Various studies have shown that infants and preschool-age children with these uncorrected issues exhibit both cognitive and visual-motor function impairments. The sooner these vision problems can be diagnosed and treated the better, as over time a child’s brain adapts to accommodate the ocular difficulty.
Not only can an eye exam diagnose vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, colorblindness and amblyopia, they can also provide evidence of health problems including diabetes and high blood pressure. In addition, as our eyesight may change over time, children and teens may not notice these gradual changes without a proper annual vision test.
Now is the perfect time to schedule a comprehensive eye exam for each of your family members, with one of our pleasant and thorough optometrists. Make sure that your children have the sharpest tools with which to succeed and reach their full potential throughout the new school year!
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