Annual holidays are over and schools have reopened.
All kids are back to school with new books, uniforms and bags.
This is also the time to get their eyes checked.
There are many eye problems which cause poor vision in school going children.
Refractive errors are the most common cause of poor vision in this age group, although there may be other conditions like squint, allergy, convergence insufficiency etc.
By the time kids are aged between 10 and 14 years,
about one in six kids will be wearing glasses or contact lenses to correct sight.
However, a child may not tell you that he or she has a vision problem because they may think the way they see is the way everyone sees.
Various signs that may indicate a child has vision problem include:
* Frequent eye rubbing or blinking
* Short attention span
* Frequent headaches
* Tilting the head to one side
* Holding reading materials close to the face
* An eye turning in or out
* Seeing double
* Losing place when reading
* Difficulty remembering what he or she read
* When is a Vision Exam Needed?
Unfortunately, parents often incorrectly assume that if a child passes a school vision screening test, then there is no vision problem.
However, many school vision screenings only test for distance visual acuity.
In reality, the skills needed for successful reading and learning are much more complex.
Even if a child passes the simple vision screening test, they should receive a complete eye examination if:
They show any of the signs or symptoms of a vision problem listed above.
They are not achieving up to their potential in their studies.
Vision changes can occur without your child or you noticing them.
Therefore, your child should receive an eye examination every year, or more frequently if specific problems or risk factors exist.
The earlier a vision problem is detected and treated, the more likely treatment will be successful.
When needed, the doctor will prescribe treatment including eyeglasses, contact lenses or different methods of vision therapy to correct any vision problems.
Courtesy: Dr. M. Chockalingam DO DNB FRCS (Glasgow) PGDHM Medical Director, Vignesh Meenu Eye Clinic, No.4/5, Pillayar Kovil Street, Devi Nagar, Karambakkam (Near Thulsi Medical, Porur Bridge) Porur, Ph. 95662 06187. www.vigneshmeenueyeclinic.com
All kids are back to school with new books, uniforms and bags.
This is also the time to get their eyes checked.
There are many eye problems which cause poor vision in school going children.
Refractive errors are the most common cause of poor vision in this age group, although there may be other conditions like squint, allergy, convergence insufficiency etc.
By the time kids are aged between 10 and 14 years,
about one in six kids will be wearing glasses or contact lenses to correct sight.
However, a child may not tell you that he or she has a vision problem because they may think the way they see is the way everyone sees.
Various signs that may indicate a child has vision problem include:
* Frequent eye rubbing or blinking
* Short attention span
* Frequent headaches
* Tilting the head to one side
* Holding reading materials close to the face
* An eye turning in or out
* Seeing double
* Losing place when reading
* Difficulty remembering what he or she read
* When is a Vision Exam Needed?
Unfortunately, parents often incorrectly assume that if a child passes a school vision screening test, then there is no vision problem.
However, many school vision screenings only test for distance visual acuity.
In reality, the skills needed for successful reading and learning are much more complex.
Even if a child passes the simple vision screening test, they should receive a complete eye examination if:
They show any of the signs or symptoms of a vision problem listed above.
They are not achieving up to their potential in their studies.
Vision changes can occur without your child or you noticing them.
Therefore, your child should receive an eye examination every year, or more frequently if specific problems or risk factors exist.
The earlier a vision problem is detected and treated, the more likely treatment will be successful.
When needed, the doctor will prescribe treatment including eyeglasses, contact lenses or different methods of vision therapy to correct any vision problems.
Courtesy: Dr. M. Chockalingam DO DNB FRCS (Glasgow) PGDHM Medical Director, Vignesh Meenu Eye Clinic, No.4/5, Pillayar Kovil Street, Devi Nagar, Karambakkam (Near Thulsi Medical, Porur Bridge) Porur, Ph. 95662 06187. www.vigneshmeenueyeclinic.com
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