Put An Eye Exam Atop Your Back-To-School List

Back-to-school season is a great time to schedule an eye appointment.

With all of the rigors of new classes and extracurricular activities, it’s a great time to make sure students are seeing their best.

80% Of Learning Is Visual

A tremendous amount of information is processed through a student’s eyes on a daily basis. In fact, it is estimated that 80% of a child’s learning occurs through his or her eyes. That’s right, 80%! And although many schools conduct regular vision screenings, these tests are fairly limited and can miss many problems that can impact a child’s ability to learn.

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Visual Skills Needed For Success

A student’s learning requires much more than just reading what’s written on the chalkboard. A comprehensive exam is needed to make sure all of the basic vision skills are functioning properly. Some of the basic visual skills needed at school (and everywhere else for that matter) include:

ability to focus the eyes

using both eyes together as a team

moving eyes effectively

recognition– the ability to tell apart letters like “b” and “d”

comprehension– picturing in the mind what is happening in a story

retention– the ability to remember and recall details of what we read

Children with untreated vision problems can become frustrated and their academic performance may suffer. Some research suggests that untreated vision problems can even elicit some of the same behaviors as ADHD.

Good Vision Is Important For School Sports

Along with preparing for new classes, many students are dusting off their cleats and getting ready for school sports. A comprehensive eye exam can examine the visual skills needed for a specific sport, along with providing recommendation for any eye protection that may be required.

Is It Time For Your Student’s Exam?

Comprehensive eye exams are recommended at least once every two years. More frequent visits are recommended if risk factors or specific problems exist, or if recommended by your eye doctor. Do you have questions about your student’s vision? We would love to answer any questions you might have.

Thank you for letting us be a part of your vision health team!