August is Children’s Vision Month. Unfortunately, not all kids know they are having difficulty seeing, they may not even know they can’t see like everyone else. This can lead to trouble learning, according to the American Optometric Association; over 80% of a child’s learning process is through their eyes and recommends children’s receive a yearly comprehensive eye exam. Good vision is a necessary element for reading, writing, seeing the blackboard, sports, and computer work.
Signs your child may have vision trouble include:
Excessively blinking and rubbing their eyes.
Holding materials and books close to their face.
Sitting too close to the TV or seeing double.
Experiencing headaches or have a short attention span.
Tilting their head or covering one eye.
Difficulty remembering what they read.
Back to school routine should include more than pencils and notebooks, it is also time for everyone to get their annual eye exam, so everyone can do their best, both kids and adults.
Though your child may have a simple vision screening at school, they only identify some distance problems. An exam at Lake Nona Eye Care will identify other vision problems that may impede the success of your child. These include, eye alignment, color perception, depth perception, sight threatening eye disease such as retinal pathology and glaucoma, pupil dilated exam, pressure measurements and the potential need for eye glasses or contacts.
Catching issues early is an important key to everyone’s long-term vision health. Dr. Ward and the Vision Team at Lake Nona Eye Care provides a comprehensive eye examination in a positive relaxed environment for children and adults, ages 5 and up.
We use our eyes from the time we wake up in the morning until we go to bed at night, constantly processing information, it’s hard to imagine life without them. That’s why it’s so important to take care of them.
Contact Dr. Ward and the professional team at Lake Nona Eye Care for an appointment today.