Eye Care and Your Childs Education
One of the biggest and sometimes overlooked components of your child's learning experience is eye care.
Online, December 3, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Eye Care and your Childs Education
Parents know that creating a solid foundation for their child's education is one of the keys to their success in the future. Learning should be fun and engaing so children enjoy being at school. One of the biggest and sometimes overlooked components of your child's learning experience is eye care.
According to the American Optometry Association, your child should have an eye exam at 6 months and again at 3 years old in order to catch any potential vision problems before entering into pre-school. If a child is having trouble seeing in class, poor vision will affect how they behave, participate and process information. Most children younger than 3 don't have the communication skills or even the awareness of knowing they need glasses. Taking early measures for proper eye care helps form the building blocks of your child's education.
Refractive errors are the most common vision problems your child is likely to encounter. This includes farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism. These vision problems can affect their ability to read books, see chalkboards, take tests, and other important classroom activities. There are many vision problem signs you can identify early, so let your child's teacher know if you have observed any of these signs. If your child reads a book very close to their face, chances are they might be experiencing nearsightedness. Excessive squinting, or rubbing of the eyes can also be a sign. Ask the teacher to look out for your child avoiding activities that require near vision like reading or drawing.
Getting your child motivated and enjoying school is a key to a good education, and it starts with eye care. If you have any questions of want to schedule an appointment, call the East West Eye Institute at 877-871-1684 or visit our website at www.eastwesteye.com