Protecting Children's Vision

Protecting Children’s Vision (NAPSA)—Doctors say iuis important for children to have regular, comprehensive eye exams by an eye doctor—even if they have already had a school-issued eye screening. E KHIo LMNxaz LY VASA, Regular eye exams can help children avoid certain learning problems caused by poor vision. According to the American Foundation for Visual Awareness, a simple eve screening-—while beneficial to the patient—only identifies five percent of vision problems in children. They are not designed to take the place of a thorough eye exam by an eve doctor. Many vision problems can cause children to have trouble learning. Parents should watch their kids for warning signs: *Constantly sitting too close to the TV or holding a beok too close to their faces. *Squinting or tilting their heads. *Frequently losmg their place when reading. * Closing one eye to read, watch TV orsee better. *Frequently rubbing eyes or blinking excessively. Even if parents don’t suspect vision problems, the Vision Council of America says it is important for children to have eye exams. For more information, visit the consumer section of the Vision Council of America’s Web site at www.visionsite.org.