Tri-CountyAssociationfortheBlindRecommendsRegularEyeExamsforChildren Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg, Pa — Twenty percent of our nation’s preschoolers and one in four school-aged children have vision problems. Part of the problem is, that young children often do not know that the way they see the world is not the way everyone sees it. The result is that far too many vision problems remain undetected in children.
Without early treatment, vision conditions can lead to permanent vision loss, and learning difficulties. And research also shows a correlation between undiagnosed vision problems in children and resulting behavioral/medical issues such as low self-esteem, attention deficit disorder, criminal activity, etc.
Tri-County Association for the Blind (TCAB) urges parents to follow a continuum of eye care that can include both vision screening and comprehensive eye exams at regular intervals. Any child who experiences vision problems or shows symptoms of eye trouble should receive a comprehensive eye exam by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist.
If you are planning to take your child to the eye doctor, here are some helpful tips.
1) Schedule the appointment at a time of day when your child is not likely to be sleepy, hungry, or cranky.
2) Make a list of your questions and bring it with you. Take notes when speaking to the doctor, so that you can refer to them later.
3) Have a plan ready for the waiting room. Bring a favorite book, small toy and or/snack to pass the time.
4) Let your child watch a family member get an eye exam. Have the doctor explain what is being done, step by step, and encourage the child to ask questions.
5) Bring your child’s favorite cuddly toy. The doctor can “examine” the bear or doll and holding a toy may
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