Amidst the sighs of children, the back-to-school messages have begun. When you begin thinking about school supplies and sports physicals, don’t forget to make sure your children’s eyes are healthy. During a child’s first 12 years, approximately 80 percent of all learning comes through vision!
Dr. Olson wants your children to have a positive experience at school, just as you do. One of the best things a parent can do is to schedule an eye exam that includes an optomap® Retinal Exam before schools starts to ensure your child is ready for the school year.
Complete EyeCare Center offers the optomap® Retinal Exam as part of a comprehensive eye exam to patients of all ages because it is important that everyone to have their retina checked regularly. The majority of eye health problems arise without you knowing. Even patients that report that they can see just fine and have no complaints can not be assured they are healthy. Dr. Olson has found undetected conditions including retinal holes, early macular degeneration, even brain tumors, in such symptom-free patients. The optomap® allows Dr. Olson to get an ultra-widefield view of the retina in a fast, painless, and comfortable way–appealing to children and adults alike.
Undetected or untreated vision problems can hinder a child’s ability to reach their full potential. Numerous studies have found a direct link between vision and children’s learning, behavior, and school performance. At least 10 to 15 percent – or 8 to 12 million – children have undetected vision impairments. Yet most of these conditions can be easily treated by Dr. Olson.
Help ensure that an undetected vision problem won’t rob your child of the opportunity to succeed in school. Call Complete EyeCare Center (319.385.9534) to schedule your child’s eye exam today. While you’re at it, schedule your own exam too!
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