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Back to School Eye Exams
Back to School eye exams are an important item on the “new school year
readiness checklist” for all school age kids. When we consider that most
children do the majority of their learning with their eyes, this is just common
sense. Add to that the very demanding visual environment children experience as
they read, write, play sports, use computers and tablets and on and on…and it
is easy to see why scheduling a Back to School eye exam is so important.
It is not uncommon for childrens’ vision to change during their school
years and development. Regular eye exams can detect these changes or any eye
problems that might hinder their overall well being and academic performance.
The most frequent eye problems we find in school age kids are the common vision
problems of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Sometimes, not
having clear vision in the classroom can lead to the undeserved perception of a
behavioral problem or attention problem. What we know is that kids are often
unable to verbalize that they have a vision problem as they just don’t
recognize it. It is important to observe children for some common behaviors
that might indicate an eye or vision problem. Watch for:
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Frequent eye rubbing or blinking
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Short attention span
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Avoiding reading and other close activities
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Frequent headaches
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Covering one eye
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Tilting the head to one eye
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Holding reading materials close to the face
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An eye turning in or out
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Seeing double
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Losing place when reading
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Difficulty remembering what he or she read
If your child exhibits any of these please bring it to our attention. Your
child should receive an eye examination at least once every two years, more
frequently if specific problems or risk factors exist, or if recommended by
your eye doctor. The earlier a vision problem is detected and treated, the more
likely treatment will be successful.
If you or someone you know has children heading back to
school, you are encouraged to schedule an eye examination at Baltimore
Washington Eye Center by calling 800-495-3937, visiting Baltimore Washington Eye Center, Google+
or facebook.com/baltimorewashingtoneyecenter.
Baltimore Washington Eye Center is a leading eye care practice with office locations at 200 Hospital Drive, Suite 600, Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061 and River Hill Professional Center, 6100 Day Long Lane, Suite 207, Clarksville, Maryland 21029, serving the greater Baltimore and Washington, D.C. area.
Baltimore Washington Eye Center is a leading eye care practice with office locations at 200 Hospital Drive, Suite 600, Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061 and River Hill Professional Center, 6100 Day Long Lane, Suite 207, Clarksville, Maryland 21029, serving the greater Baltimore and Washington, D.C. area.
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