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Children's Eyecare
One in four children has an undiagnosed vision problem that can
lead to difficulty in learning. Children who don’t see well
rarely complain about their vision. They believe that images are
supposed to be blurry because they have never seen them any other
way. Just like routine visits to the pediatrician, your child should
also receive regular eye exams to maintain healthy vision.
It is recommended that all children have an eye exam before starting
school. After that, eye exams should be performed every two years
because vision problems can emerge as children grow. Some children
may need more frequent eye exams.
Ten Signs your child may have vision difficulties:
• Squinting,
closing or covering one eye
• Holding
a book close to the face
• Using
a finger as a place marker while reading
• Losing
his/her place while reading
• Headache,
nausea or dizziness
• Excessive
clumsiness
• Tilting
the head to one side
• Frequent
daydreaming
• Performing
below potential
• Rubbing
eyes repeatedly
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