Eye Exams – Before The Kids Go Back To School
Regardless of your age or health, it is important to have regular eye exams and start your children out with their first exams. The first eye exam is an important part of their normal growing up and should definitely be done before the kids go off to school. A national survey conducted by Vision Service Plan (VSP), the nation's leading eye care benefits provider, found that nearly seven out of ten children under age six have never had an eye examination. And, of those children who had been checked, only 30 percent had been seen by an eye care specialist. It is also a fact that nearly 20 percent of U.S. children are two or more grade levels behind in reading due to difficulty in eye control and coordination. They should also be done early if there is any eye disease in your family tree; or you are noticing your children squinting. When eye doctors give exams they are doing more than just checking to see if they need eyeglasses. The doctor will check to see if they have vision problems, red eye, dry eyes, or other eye problems as well as the general health of the eye. Parents shouldn't neglect their eyes either. Adults should have their eyes tested to keep all prescriptions current and to check for other early signs of disease.
Vision screenings are general eye tests that are meant to help people identify those that are at risk for vision problems. Even a school nurse can perform a vision screening. Remember that this vision screening performed at school will generally only test for distances. If your child has other vision problems, they may not be caught by the nurse. An eye test is also something given when a driver's license exam is taken. These exams should not be considered enough of a test to determine proper eye health. If eye problems are left untreated in a child, they can lead to headaches, disabilities and other discomforts of the eye. An eye doctor will recommend proper treatment based on the results of the exam. Treatment could mean contact lenses, eyeglasses, or some simple exercises. If your child is very active in sports, you might want to consider a check up for the proper pair of safety glasses or goggles that may be required for the sport. Many times the proper equipment in sports can save the kids from having sports injuries. No matter what kind of exam you have for your eyes, it is a good idea to start early and continue with a professional that you like and trust with your eyes. They are the only ones you will ever have so take care of them.
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