In the syndicated Parent to Parent column appearing in the Charlotte (NC) Observer (8/16), Betsy Flagler asks, "Is your child headed back to school with an inability to pay attention? Have his eyes, ears and teeth checked by specialists to rule out any health-related links to behavior problems" or difficulties learning in the classroom? While children "generally … Continue reading Examination May Help Rule Out Eye-Related Links To Behavior, Learning Problems
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Vision Problems Affect Millions Of American Children
In an op-ed in the Worthington (MN) Daily Globe (8/11), Cliff Carmody, executive director of the SW/WC Service Cooperative of Marshall, MN, writes, "Current research shows that vision problems affect millions of American children and thereby impact their ability to learn. ... The American Optometric Association notes that when vision problems go undetected, children almost invariably have … Continue reading Vision Problems Affect Millions Of American Children
August is Children’s Eye Health Month
Don't look now but August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. What if a child never had his eye sight checked, how would he know if he had any sight problems? A child that has problems seeing, or being light sensitive, or experiencing a blurriness of vision would tend believe this type of 'seeing' … Continue reading August is Children’s Eye Health Month
Parents risking their child’s health by failing to get eyes tested
Almost 40% of parents of primary school pupils have never taken their child for an eye test, according to new poll. Two in five kids are set to head back to school with undiagnosed eyesight issues, according to new research UK parents are overlooking their children's eyesight, with almost 40% of parents of primary school-aged … Continue reading Parents risking their child’s health by failing to get eyes tested
The Importance of Children’s Eye Health
For many, the first day of school is quickly approaching. And, parents know there is so much to be done before the first day of school to make sure that their child has all of the tools to succeed this school year. A key part of this success starts with healthy eyesight in the classroom. … Continue reading The Importance of Children’s Eye Health