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By
Terry Orr
“Eighty-six
percent of kids start school without ever having had a professional eye
examination. Eighty percent of learning is through vision, yet eye examinations
are not mandatory before starting school”.
(Source:
American Optometric Association (AOA) 2009 report)
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The AOA recommends that babies have their first
professional eye examination at or by 6 months, even if their vision seems
normal. Parents and caregivers are advised to follow the "1-3-5 Rule"
of professional eye examinations. By age 1, a child should have had his first
eye exam by an optometrist. The second should occur at age 3, followed by a
third exam around age 5, or before starting school.
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Makes sense folks!
We take our children to their pediatric and dentist doctors on a regular
scheduled basis – taking them to the eye doctor should also be included as
matter of normal routine. (I also recommend including a hearing
doctor.)
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Those numbers listed above caused me to step back, read
them once again and I am still shocked that parents are not taking their
children for a professional eye exam before entering school.
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Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month is dedicated to
increasing awareness of the importance of proper eye care for youths. When in
doubt, the best thing you can do for your child is to get a comprehensive eye
exam from an eye professional. Take a
few minutes, schedule that appointment for your kids!!
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