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7 Reasons Your Child Needs an Annual Eye Exam

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October 12, 2016 by Elizabeth 19 Comments

 7 Reasons Your Child Needs an Annual Eye Exam

 

I got my first pair of glasses when I was in grade 3.  Once I put them on, my life changed, as I was able to see the world around me with a clarity I hadn’t realised I was missing out on.

When my 4-year-old, Keira, was born 11 weeks prematurely, the doctors worried about her eye health (among a multitude of other potential health issues.) As a result, Keira has been seeing a doctor of optometry (optometrist) regularly since she was born. By the time she turned two, she was prescribed glasses to correct her vision. We have continued to make annual trips to the optometrist, so when she started junior kindergarten this year, I was confident that she was ready to learn, unhindered by vision problems.

October is Children’s Vision Month and what better time to start taking your child’s vision more seriously. In fact, I just set up an eye exam for my 2-year-old, Ava as I want to ensure she is seeing the world as it is meant to be seen.

 

 

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Does Your Child Need an Annual Eye Exam?

The answer is yes! This is why:

Children are Visual Learners. In fact, 80% of learning is obtained through vision.

Healthy visual skills enable your children to get the most out of play, learning and socialising.

Children don’t know what “normal” vision is, and won’t know there is a problem if they don’t have a comprehensive eye exam.

1 in 4 school-age children has a vision problem with no easy-to-detect symptoms.

Your child’s eye exam is likely covered in some form by your province.

Eye exams are a part of keeping your child healthy. Even if your child doesn’t have any vision problems, an annual eye exam can help detect eye problems in their early stages.

An annual eye exam from a doctor of optometry is the very best way to ensure your child’s vision is problem-free and developing normally.

 

 

When Should You Start?

Children should have their first exam by 6 months of age, once between the ages of 2 and 5 and then annually once they start school. Of course, it’s never too late to start if you weren’t aware of this recommended schedule.

Simply book an eye exam with a doctor of optometry and help your child reach their full potential!

 

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Disclosure: This post has been generously sponsored by the Canadian doctors of optometry, the opinions and language are my own.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Tammi Roy says

    October 12, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    It is so important to get your family’s eyes checked regularly. Kids are always growing and their eyes can change without them even noticing.

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  2. Ann Bacciaglia says

    October 12, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    We go to the Eye Doctor every year in August. I like to get the kids eyes checked before school starts.

    Reply
  3. Lisa Bristol says

    October 12, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    My Daughter started having trouble in school and we had no idea it was her vision. She went from not needing glasses to needing them in 6 months. It is so important to get your eyes checked.

    Reply
  4. gingermommyrants says

    October 12, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    I have worn glasses since I was little so I make sure I get the kids checked regularly. So far we have been lucky and no one needs them yet.

    Reply
  5. Meagan says

    October 12, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    The thought to take my son to an eye doctor has never really crossed my mind. Thanks for the great insight, I’m going to schedule an appointment!

    Reply
  6. Nancy @ whispered inspirations says

    October 12, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    So important to get your kids eyes check. I get my kids checked every year.

    Reply
  7. Sarah says

    October 12, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    It’s a health aspect sometimes over looked. But definately a need.

    Reply
  8. Seattle Travel Blogger says

    October 12, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    It is amazing how much we take our eyes for granted.
    It is so important to tend to this.

    Reply
  9. Amy Desrosiers says

    October 12, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    My 7 year old wears glasses now. She has a lazy eye so we need her to wear her’s to help straighten it out.

    Reply
  10. Kim says

    October 12, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    It’s required at my son’s school. It can detect so many learning issues too. We all get one yearly

    Reply
  11. Tara says

    October 12, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    Eye health is so important. This reminds me that I have to set up eye exams for my family.

    Reply
  12. Stacie says

    October 12, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    Both of my daughters wear glasses and I get their eyes examed every year. I have eye issues and am vigilant with their eye care.

    Reply
  13. Kathy says

    October 12, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    I think getting yearly exams are so important. You never know when your eyes could change. I ended up needing glasses a few years ago after I hadn’t gone in years..who knows how long ago I should have had glasses.

    Reply
  14. Claudia Krusch says

    October 12, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    So important! My son has one every year and his prescription has changed, so I’m glad we did it!

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  15. Tania says

    October 12, 2016 at 10:32 pm

    I completely agree. It seems like every year my daughter’s prescription changes.

    Reply
  16. Kelly Hutchinson says

    October 13, 2016 at 12:27 am

    I have had trouble with my eyes forever. So I take my kids every year. Eyesight is definitely not something you want to mess around with.

    Reply
  17. Laurie P says

    October 16, 2016 at 2:36 pm

    I just booked my kiddos first eye exam!

    Reply
  18. kathy downey says

    October 23, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Eye sight is so important,see a Dr.if you notice any difference

    Reply
  19. Katrina says

    August 7, 2017 at 9:38 pm

    Often our kids need so much of care! I would suggest taking kids to your physician after every six months. I wear glasses and would never want my kids to do so. Anyways nice share and keep up the good work!

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