23/05/2015
Only 2 in 5 (40%) parents believe an eye exam is essential to a child’s healthy checkup schedule. This is roughly half as many who say an annual trip to the dentist (81%) and an annual trip to the pediatrician (78%) are essential.
• Losing their place or skipping lines while reading
• Frequent squinting or rubbing the eyes.
• Complaints like headaches, watery eyes or dry eyes.
• Having to sit at the front of the class at school or close to the TV at home.
• Poor academic performance or dislike towards reading
• Difficulty with sports