With back-to-school already upon us, many parents are thinking about getting their kid’s eyes examined. This is an important step to take to ensure your child is ready to take on the challenges of another school year. Here are some interesting facts about eye health – for ALL ages, courtesy of the Canadian Association of Optometrists web page:
Up to 80% of learning is visual, and as many as one in seven children may have a vision disorder that could affect their performance in school. Sometimes parents, teachers and even the child may not be aware of any problems with vision. Certainly symptoms such as squinting, headaches, trouble reading for extended periods, and complaints of vision need to be followed up, but what about the child who is struggling through their school year, unaware of any issues with their vision?