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Back to School Eye Exams

Summer is almost over... Back to School is just around the corner! Along with all the other school preparations, it is critical for parents to make sure their children’s eyes are healthy and they are seeing well. Approximately 80 percent of all learning during a child’s first twelve years of life comes through their vision. The doctors at Vision Care Specialists want to ensure your children have a positive experience at school. One of the most important things a parent can do is to schedule an eye exam that includes optomap® ultra-widefield digital retinal imaging before schools starts to be sure your child is truly ready for the school year.

Vision Care Specialists offers optomap to every patient, regardless of their age because it is so important for everyone as part of a comprehensive eye exam to have their full retina checked regularly no matter how clearly you see. A large majority of eye problems can arise without you even knowing; an optomap allows your Doctor to get an ultra widefield view of the retina in a fast, painless, and very comfortable way!

Good vision and eye health is important to your child’s whole learning process and vision problems can affect their performance in all aspects of their life. Undetected or untreated vision problems can hinder a child’s ability to perform to their full potential in school. Many eye diseases can impair vision or lead to vision loss, which is why it is important for people of all ages to have their eyes checked regularly.

Studies show at least 10 to 15 percent, that's 8 to 12 million children are at risk for vision impairments! Early detection can prevent many of these conditions so schedule your child’s eye exam today! While you’re at it, schedule your own exam too!

 

Click here to schedule your child's Back to School Exam with optomap today!

Source: American Optometric Association