School Exams (Ages 3+)

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Child Eyecare

Regular eye exams are important for children since their eyes can change significantly in as little as a year as the muscles and tissue develop. Good eyesight is critical for a child’s life and achievements since success in school is closely tied to eye health. School demands intense visual involvement, including reading, writing, using computers, and blackboard/smartboard work. Even physical activities and sports require strong vision. If their eyes aren’t up to the task, a child may feel tired, have trouble concentrating, have problems in school or have difficulty playing their favorite games which may affect their overall quality of life.

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Signs To Look For

There are some signs that parents can look for to tell if their child has a vision problem:

  • squinting
  • holding reading materials close to their face
  • complaining about things being blurry

That’s why it is so important for kids to have yearly eye screenings with an optometrist. The earlier a vision problem is found and treated, the better off your child will be in and out of school.

Between the ages of 3 and 3½

For a Preschooler, between the ages of 3 and 3½, a child’s visual acuity and eye alignment should be assessed. If the child is diagnosed with:

  • misaligned eyes (strabismus)
  • “lazy eye” (amblyopia)
  • refractive errors (astigmatism, myopia, hyperopia
  • or any other focusing problems

it’s important to begin treatment as soon as possible to ensure successful vision correction and life-long benefits.

Yearly Eye Exam

At School age or upon entering school, the child’s eyes should be screened for visual acuity and alignment. In this age group, nearsightedness (myopia) is the most common refractive error and can be corrected with eyeglasses. Your child should be taken in for an eye exam every year. 

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1370 W 5th St #2, London, KY 40741

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Phone: +1 (606)-877-1101
Email: eyedealeye@aol.com
Fax: (606)-878-6356

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Tues: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Wed: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Thurs: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM–12 PM
Saturday: Closed
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