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JULY IS NATIONAL BACK TO SCHOOL AWARENESS MONTH 

With school fast approaching, it is time for the kids to have an eye examination. 

Did you know that 75-90% of learning in a classroom relies on the visual system?   

Did you know that 1 out of every 4 children in the U.S. has a vision problem significant enough to affect their school performance? 

The first step toward a successful school year is ensuring that your child’s eyes and vision are optimal.  Vision exams need to be viewed as wellness checkups. Remember, most vision problems are not outgrown. They remain, and some even progress. But early diagnosis and treatment can reduce or eliminate their impact. Don’t let their eyes or vision be the factor that limits your child’s potential! Schedule an eye exam today.

PreventBlindness.org has excellent information on getting your child ready for school, on recognizing the signs of eye and vision problems, and on how to prepare your child for an eye exam.   

If you would like to learn more about visual development and eye exams for children, from infants to young adults, go to www.aoa.org, move the cursor over the “Patients & Public tab, and find the information under “Good Vision For Life”. 

Click to learn more about the vision skills needed for success at school and eye exams for school-aged children.

Remember, the vision screening that kids receive at school is not an eye examination. Most screenings are only capable of detecting 20-30% of vision problems in children. So schedule an eye exam for your child today, and help them get off to a great start on their school year! 

The National Eye Institute has a great website with information about eyes and vision geared for kids.  Be sure to check out the Fun Stuff section on the lower left side- eye tricks and optical illusions!