February and March are a great time to check whether your child is due for a comprehensive eye exam before the busy end-of-school-year season.
Most eye care organizations recommend a complete eye exam in infancy (often around 6–12 months), again before kindergarten, and regularly through school years, even if your child seems to see well.
Up to 80% of learning is thought to occur through the eyes, so small vision problems can quietly affect reading, attention, and confidence in class.
Unlike quick screenings at school or the pediatrician’s office, a full exam looks for refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism), eye alignment problems, and subtle eye health issues.
If your child is squinting, sitting very close to screens, complaining of headaches, or avoiding reading, it is especially important to schedule an appointment.
Spring is also ideal because glasses or other treatments can be in place before state testing, sports, and outdoor activities ramp up.
NOTE: The information provided here is for general educational purposes only.
It is inherently limited and should not be solely relied upon.
Always seek the advice of a medical professional for any medical questions or concerns.
The content of this blog post does not create a patient-physician relationship and is not intended as medical or patient advice.
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