25% of School Children Have Vision Problems Affecting Development and Academic Performance
Vision is the key to learning, since 80% of the information received at school is obtained visually. Therefore, it is imperative to check our children’s vision, especially if they exhibit any of the following signs:
- Short Attention Spans.
- Sitting Too Close to the TV.
- Reading with the Book Very Close to Their Eyes.
- Rubbing Their Eyes Frequently.
- Skipping a Line When Reading Text or Having Difficulty Reading.
- Blinking Frequently.
- Having Sensitivity to Light.
- Tilting Their Head to the Side to Read or Watch TV.
- Having Headaches Frequently.
- Refusing to Read.
Important Reminder: A child is hardly going to complain of blurred vision, because they don’t have a comparative pattern. If they’re seeing blurry, they consider that’s the normal way things look. Make an annual habit of an eye exam to protect your little one’s health.
