The beginning of a new school year is often marked with new supplies, clothes and routines—and all the things your child needs to have a great school year. If you haven’t done so already, a visit to your child’s eye doctor for an exam should be on your to-do list.
Many children suffer from underlying vision problems that go undetected and ultimately affect their ability to focus and concentrate. Over 25% of children who exhibit learning difficulties in the classroom are unable to see clearly, according to The Vision Therapy Center.
How You Can Help Your Child
Dr. Tom Patera, Eyemart Express senior vice president, notes that in children, comprehensive eye exams can also catch visual-motor disorders that often go undetected or sometimes get misdiagnosed as learning disabilities. He has seen instances where children with these disorders exhibit poor behavior in the classroom and haven’t been able to get the proper help for their vision until they have an eye exam.
Because of the strong correlation between children’s eye health and learning, national optical retailer Eyemart Express is helping families set kids up for a successful school year with a budget-friendly eye health checklist.
Include eye exams in your annual checkups.
Kids who hold papers and screens close to their eyes tend to lose interest in learning, exhibit general clumsiness, or complain about headaches may have a vision problem, according to Think About Your Eyes. An annual eye exam can help ensure proper eyesight for engaged learning.
Consider your child’s needs for the year.
While glasses can help kids see clearly in the classroom, blue light filtering lenses are helpful for kids who are distance learning or have increased exposure to screens. Kids who are participating in sports this year can benefit from athletic safety glasses to protect their eyes and reduce the risk of breaking their day-to-day glasses.
Get kids excited about their glasses.
With over 2,000 frames in every Eyemart Express store, even the pickiest of children can find a pair of glasses that they love. Popular new collections for young children include Disney, My Little Pony, Nerf and Jonas Paul. Chic frames in fun colors and materials by GEEK, Champion and Runaway Tween are popular with older children.
Take advantage of deals.
The right glasses don’t have to cost hundreds of dollars. Through Oct. 2, parents can save extra with the Eyemart Express back-to-school offer of two pairs of kids’ glasses, including frames valued up to $49.95, with durable polycarbonate lenses for only $79. These lenses are impact-resistant and lightweight, so the glasses will remain in excellent condition for even the roughest of kids.
Help others with your purchase.
Feel good about your purchase and keep your kids stylish with Jonas Paul petite frames. A portion of each sale from the collection is donated to help prevent childhood blindness. On top of glasses, Jonas Paul also works to provide eye health needs for underprivileged communities such as Vitamin A, access to proper hygiene, and antibiotics to fight trachoma. This disease is the leading cause of blindness in the world.
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