source: firemind
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that children receive an eye exam at age 6 and then every two years during the school-age years. Parents can look for signs of child’s vision becoming impaired. Contact an optometrist if your child experiences the following signs of having vision problems:
- Frequent eye rubbing or repeated blinking
- Short attention span
- Avoiding reading
- Recurrent headaches
- Covering one eye
- Tilting head to one side
- Holding books close to face
- An eye turning in or out
- Seeing double
- Losing place when reading
- Difficulty remembering what is read
If your child has vision problems, when did they start?
This is a good reminder. My kids are just 7 & 4, no trouble yet. But I started wearing glasses in the 4th grade, so I definitely plan to keep an “eye” on things!
I also have a 7 and 4 year old and just made appointments for their eyes to be examined tomorrow. Perfect timing in our life, thanks!