In Lake Nona school starts early this year. For Osceola County school starts August 10, 2017 and in Orange County it starts August 14. Making an eye exam part of your child’s back to school routine can help ensure your child is off to a healthy start.
The American Optometric Association estimates as many as one in four children have an undetected vision problem.
Vision of School Age Children Can Change Without Anyone Realizing
Undetected vision problems often lead to learning problems. Seriously impacting their visual perceptual skills, making comprehension, retention and recognition more difficult. Which not only makes learning much more difficult, it can also lead to low confidence.
Signs of Vision Problems in Children Include
A common complaint with school age children is headaches
Straining and squinting to see the board in class
Blurred vision when they are trying to read
Holding a book or tablet close to their face
Excessive blinking and rubbing their eyes
Not being able to recognize the difference between letters (b and d)
Not able to sit and read for a long period of time,
Difficulty understanding what they read
Short attention span
“Comprehensive eye exams are one of the most important investments a parent can make to help maximize their child’s education and contribute to overall health and well-being, especially since some vision problems may not have warning signs,” says American Optometric Association spokesperson Kimberly Friedman, O.D.
“Unfortunately, parents and educators often incorrectly assume that if a child passes a school screening, their vision is fine. As a mom and an eye doctor, I know first-hand just how important it is for school-age children to receive comprehensive eye examinations prior to heading back into a classroom.”
Early Detection is Critical
Be proactive and make sure your children are ready for a new school year, both in academics and sports. Contact Lake Nona Eye Care for an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam today.