Good Vision is Crucial in Classroom Success

Annual eye exams are a crucial step in success in the classroom for our kids.  According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, one in four school-aged children has a vision problem. 

"When my youngest son got his first pair of glasses he was astonished how much better he could see. This surprised me. Why didn't he say something sooner." Gigget, single mother of 2.  

“Children are very adaptable and don't necessarily have the experience or knowledge to decipher between normal vision and abnormal”, says Amber Fournier, a licensed optician. “Back-to-school is the perfect time for eye exams to be top of mind for parents. Having the ability to read the chalkboard and their textbooks clearly can greatly impact a child's success in the classroom.”

Know the signs of vision problems

• Excessive squinting
• Lack of interest in reading things near or far
• Difficulty concentrating
• A constant tilting of the head
• Frequent eye rubbing
• Lack of co-ordination 
  

Book your back-to-school eye exam at Insight Eyeworks now.