Vision plays an essential role in the classroom, so an eye exam should be part of every child’s back-to-school preparations. An eye doctor can test every aspect of your child’s sight and explore solutions to vision problems as needed. While you’re organizing all their health care needs before school begins, consider the following reasons to schedule an eye exam.

Why Schedule an Eye Exam for Your Child Before School Starts?

1. Help Them Avoid Eye Fatigue

Straining to see a chalkboard can wear out your child’s eyes, leading to eye fatigue. The same can happen if they’re working on a computer for long periods. Eye strain can interfere with their ability to perform in school and also lead to headaches, light sensitivity, and other issues. Their eye doctor can look for underlying causes of eye strain and provide solutions for their fatigue.

2. Ensure Their Focus & Visual Acuity

If your child can’t see well from their seat, they won’t grasp what’s being taught. If they have trouble with up-close reading, they can also find school challenging. However, these eye issues are all treatable and can be detected during an exam. Ensuring they can focus up close and from a distance will help them stay on track in the classroom.

3. Detect Problems Early

Many eye issues develop in childhood, but many go unnoticed. Children often don’t realize they’re having issues with their eyesight or symptoms of near- or far-sightedness. The earlier a condition is detected, the better it can be treated. Their eye doctor can provide corrective lenses and help them manage progressive eye problems before they severely impact vision.

If your child is due for an eye exam, contact Alan L. Ginsburg OD. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Ginsburg is proud to serve families in the High Point, NC, area. He treats everything from general eye health to glaucoma and cataracts and can provide eyeglasses and other corrective solutions as needed. Call (336) 889-6566 to schedule an eye exam and visit his website to learn more about the practice.