Back to School Eye Exams

Back to School Eye Exams

There is a lot to be done when it's back-to-school time. There is so much to do that you might not think about getting your child an eye exam. However, it's important to do that at this time of the year. When children wear glasses, it's especially important to get these annual eye exams. Children often have prescriptions that change every year, so their prescription needs to be up to date. When school begins, they need to have their glasses that are updated and ready to give them clear vision during the school year. Children are too young to get Lasik surgery, so their pediatric eye care is important to check every year. To have your child see the optometrist, call us at our West Des Moines, IA, office.

Trouble in the Classroom

One of the reasons that back-to-school time is the perfect time for eye exams is that having an outdated prescription can give your child problems in the classroom. They may be unable to see the board clearly, and may not be able to see their teacher well when they're teaching. It can make it harder to see everything, and this can translate into grades that go down. They may also have a hard time seeing facial expressions, and this can lead them to miss social cues that are important at school. It's always better to start the school year with a new prescription so that your children don't have this problem. Schedule eye exams well in advance so that you can get one before school starts.

Eye Pain and Strain

If a prescription isn't good anymore, children can also get eye pain, headaches, and eye strain. All of this comes from their straining to see better with an outdated vision prescription.

Pediatric Eye Care in West Des Moines, IA 

When children are facing back-to-school time, they need to get their eye exams. Pediatric eye care is an important part of their overall health. To see the optometrist for back to school, call our West Des Moines, IA, office to make your child's appointment.

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