The new school year has begun here in Arizona. A comprehensive vision and eye health examination should be at the top of your back to school to do list. Read on to find out why.
A comprehensive vision exam with a developmental optometrist is the first step to ensure your child's visual skills are ready for the coming school year!
Why "Vision & Learning"?
August was first declared Vision & Learning Month in 1995. The overall goal of this national observance is to help increase awareness among parents and educators on the prevalence of un-diagnosed or misdiagnosed vision problems.
Because in-school eye screenings are often incomplete, many vision problems go undetected or are misdiagnosed as conditions like ADHD. Children with undiagnosed vision issues may not realize their vision is abnormal, making it difficult for them to ask for help.
Vision & Learning Month encourages parents to prioritize their child's eye health by scheduling a comprehensive vision exam every year. Untreated vision problems can lead to academic struggles and persist into adulthood—children do not simply 'grow out' of these challenges.
To locate a Developmental Optometrist in your area or for more information on this subject please visit www.OVDRA.org.
Dr. Manisha Geiger, a highly experienced developmental and pediatric optometrist, has been serving the Scottsdale, AZ community for over 29 years. Schedule your appointment today at Optimum Vision and Eye Care by calling 480-588-8858.