SUMMER 2005
CHILDREN'S VISION
Seeing clearly in both eyes is essential for proper vision development and learning. Most infants are born farsighted, that is, they can see clearly in the distance but less clearly up close. As a child grows, this incidence of far-sightedness decreases but the incidence of near-sightedness increases.
Many school-aged children first realize they are nearsighted when they start to notice the blackboard or overheads are difficult to see. In addition, screening programs may detect visual problems in school-age children but are not a substitute for a full eye examination with an eye care professional.
Dr. Bauman and Dr. Peterson recommend that all children receive a comprehensive eye examination before the age of three, and as early as six months if anything unusual is noticed, or there is a family history of eye problems. At the end of your child's eye examination, you should know:
* if your child can see well out of both eyes
* if your child's eyes can focus well
* if your child's eyes are healthy
* if your child's eyes are working well together
* if your child has good depth perception
* if your child has good colour vision
* if your child's eyes are developing properly
It's never too late to start having regular eye health and vision check-ups. All children should be seen at least every one to two years for a comprehensive eye examination. Every child deserves to see as comfortably and clearly as possible.
Source: Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists
REMINDER
We collect used glasses to be distributed free of charge during missions to third world countries. Please feel free to drop off glasses anytime!
Seeing clearly in both eyes is essential for proper vision development and learning. Most infants are born farsighted, that is, they can see clearly in the distance but less clearly up close. As a child grows, this incidence of far-sightedness decreases but the incidence of near-sightedness increases.
Many school-aged children first realize they are nearsighted when they start to notice the blackboard or overheads are difficult to see. In addition, screening programs may detect visual problems in school-age children but are not a substitute for a full eye examination with an eye care professional.
Dr. Bauman and Dr. Peterson recommend that all children receive a comprehensive eye examination before the age of three, and as early as six months if anything unusual is noticed, or there is a family history of eye problems. At the end of your child's eye examination, you should know:
* if your child can see well out of both eyes
* if your child's eyes can focus well
* if your child's eyes are healthy
* if your child's eyes are working well together
* if your child has good depth perception
* if your child has good colour vision
* if your child's eyes are developing properly
It's never too late to start having regular eye health and vision check-ups. All children should be seen at least every one to two years for a comprehensive eye examination. Every child deserves to see as comfortably and clearly as possible.
Source: Nova Scotia Association of Optometrists
REMINDER
We collect used glasses to be distributed free of charge during missions to third world countries. Please feel free to drop off glasses anytime!
Would you like to have a chance at winning 1 of 3 gift certificates from the The Toy Shoppe of London ($50, $40, $25)? Colour the photo on this page and drop off your work of art at our office or mail it to: 190 Wortley Rd, Suite 100D before September 9, 2005 . You must be age 10 or under to enter. Only one entry per person.
