Eye exams for kids going back to school are an important part of back to
school readiness that parents should include in their “Back to School
Checklist”. Children use their eyes and vision as critical tools in their
learning process. Kids today operate in
a very intense and demanding visual environment as they read, write, play
sports, use computers and tablets and on and on…and it is easy to see why
scheduling a Back to School eye exam is so important.
It is not uncommon for childrens’ vision to change during their school years and development. Regular eye exams can detect these changes or any eye problems that might hinder their overall well being and academic performance. The most frequent eye problems we find in school age kids are the common vision problems of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Sometimes, not having clear vision in the classroom can lead to the undeserved perception of a behavioral problem or attention problem. What we know is that kids are often unable to verbalize that they have a vision problem as they just don’t recognize it. It is important to observe children for some common behaviors that might indicate an eye or vision problem. Watch for:
It is not uncommon for childrens’ vision to change during their school years and development. Regular eye exams can detect these changes or any eye problems that might hinder their overall well being and academic performance. The most frequent eye problems we find in school age kids are the common vision problems of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Sometimes, not having clear vision in the classroom can lead to the undeserved perception of a behavioral problem or attention problem. What we know is that kids are often unable to verbalize that they have a vision problem as they just don’t recognize it. It is important to observe children for some common behaviors that might indicate an eye or vision problem. Watch for:
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Frequent eye rubbing or blinking
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Short attention span
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Avoiding reading and other close activities
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Frequent headaches
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Covering one eye
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Tilting the head to one eye
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Holding reading materials close to the face
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An eye turning in or out
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Seeing double
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Losing place when reading
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Difficulty remembering what he or she read
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Dr. Oren Weisberg
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If your child exhibits any of these please bring it to our attention. Your
child should receive an eye examination at least once every two years, more
frequently if specific problems or risk factors exist, or if recommended by
your eye doctor. The earlier a vision problem is detected and treated, the more
likely treatment will be successful.
If
you or someone you know would like to schedule a Back to School Eye Exam, they
should call us at D’Ambrosio Eye Care, 800-325-3937, visit D’Ambrosio Eye Care, Google+
or facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare so that we can help.
D'Ambrosio Eye Care provides eye care for patients
throughout greater Boston, central and western Massachusetts with office
locations at 479 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523, 100 Powder
Mill Road, Acton, Massachusetts 01720, 413 Main Street, Athol, Massachusetts
01331 and 74 Main Street, Gardner, Massachusetts 01440.
