You’ve stayed on top of your family's back-to-school lists. School supplies? Check. New tennis shoes? Check. But what about a visit to the optometrist? Wing Eyecare in Miamisburg, Ohio, will take care of all your family's eye care needs in time for the new school year. 

So, why should you get back-to-school eye exams? This often-overlooked annual exam is extremely important for a child's success in school. Vision problems can affect your child's learning and overall health if they go undetected. 

Check out these four great reasons to get everyone's eyes checked before the big day back:

• Myopia Is Common: Nearsightedness, also called myopia, frequently occurs around the age of six or seven years old. Caused by an overly curved cornea, myopia often sets in around the age when a child starts school full time. Getting into the habit of doing eye exams before school will help them avoid vision-related academic problems.
• Myopia Worsens Quickly: Nearsightedness can get worse very quickly, especially as your child approaches puberty. During this time of immense growth in your child, regular eye appointments will ensure that your child's prescription is current and accurate.
• Detect Hyperopia & More: In addition to nearsightedness, regular comprehensive eye exams can help diagnose other eye problems, such as hyperopia (farsightedness), strabismus (misaligned eyes), amblyopia (lazy eye), and astigmatism. Some of these eye conditions can be corrected if they’re caught early. 
• New Glasses & Contacts: Just like buying a brand-new outfit is part of the back-to-school tradition, your kids also want some cool new specs! Wing Eyecare carries affordable glasses in great styles your kids will love. If your nearsighted teen is ready for contact lenses, the eye doctor can consult on those too. 

Starting new habits with your family can be tough, so it’s a good idea to have a reminder each year. Back-to-school is a great time to see the optometrist again and remember your annual exam. Plus, Wing Eyecare offers special discounts for kids under 18 who are going back to school!

In addition to prescription contacts and glasses, Wing Eyecare also carries prescription sunglasses. Visit them online and on Facebook for more information, and call (937) 247-2000 to schedule back-to-school eye exams for you and your family.