Would you remind parents to put checking their children's vision on their back-in-school list of things to do. - For Good Vision
Answer: As much as 80 percent of what children learn in their first 12 years comes through their eyes. Good vision is one of the many factors that affects how well your children will read, write and use the computer. While only a small percent of learning problems are caused by vision difficulties, it is extremely important to catch these problems so your child can perform to his or her potential.
Here is the American Optometric Association Back-in-School Eye Test. Take this yes-or-no test for your child. If you answer "yes" to more than one question or your child has not seen an eye-care professional in more than two years, it is probably time to schedule an appointment.
Does your school-age child:
-Lose his or her place while reading
-Avoid close work
-Hold reading material closer than normal, bring it closer while reading or shift it often
-Tend to rub eyes
-Have headaches
-Turn or tilt head to use one eye only
-Make frequent reversals when reading or writing
-Use his or her finger to maintain place when reading
-Omit or confuse small words when reading
-Consistently perform below potential