EVERY parent wants to ensure their child reaches all their developmental and educational milestones.
But for a child to perform at their best, their eyes need to as well.
Did you know that children rely on their vision for 80 per cent of their learning? Booking an eye test for your child should therefore be on your return to school to do list.
“In our comprehensive children’s eye test, we not only evaluate the sharpness of your child’s vision for distance and near viewing, but we also assess how well the eyes work together as a team,” Swan Hill Optical optometrist Jenalle Pye said.
“The internal and external health of the eyes are examined, and, if required, we provide a tailored eyecare solution that considers the child’s lifestyle and vision needs.
“Our examinations are provided in a fun and relaxed environment.
“Our experienced local optometrists and dispensers enjoy working with the younger generation of our community, to ensure their learning through the visual sense is maximised.
“We have extensive experience in treating children, and have formed wonderful relationships with many families over the years.”
Jenalle said children often assumed their vision was just like everyone else’s, which meant that vision problems could easily go undetected.
“In fact, one in five children have an undetected vision problem that can interfere with their ability to learn and absorb information,” she said.
“Good vision is crucial for a child’s educational, physical and social development.
“Every parent wants to ensure their child sees every opportunity coming their way. But, for a child to perform at their best, their eyes need to be working at their best as well.
“We recommend children have an eye test before starting school, or early during their first year so that any potential visual problems can be identified or flagged. “Follow up care can then vary depending on what is found at that examination.”
Put an eye test on your back-to-school checklist.
“Whether they’re just starting out or well into their schooling, adding an eye test to your back-to-school list this year will give you peace of mind that your child won’t miss a thing,” Jenalle said.
