| August is Children's Vision & Learning Month! |
Why August MattersAugust was first declared Children's Vision and Learning Month in 1995 to raise awareness about the high number of undiagnosed or misdiagnosed vision issues affecting children’s ability to learn. School eye screenings often miss deeper visual problems — which are sometimes mistaken for conditions like ADHD. Kids don’t always know how their vision *should* look. That’s why Children's Vision and Learning Month encourages annual comprehensive eye exams. Learn more about what to expect during an exam. If not treated, vision problems can continue into adulthood. Learning challenges and long-term struggles often follow. Vision doesn’t self-correct — but it can be improved with the right care. 👁️🗨️ An important part of OVDRA's yearly awareness campaign is to encourage local and state governments to pass official proclamations that highlight the importance of children's vision for their success in school. ☀️ Summer is the perfect time to see your optometrist. A comprehensive vision exam with a developmental optometrist is the first step to ensure your child's visual skills are ready for the coming school year! 🔍 Do you think your child may be struggling with an undiagnosed vision problem that is affecting their learning? 📝 Do You Know How to Identify a Vision Problem? While learning occurs through a number of complex and interrelated processes, vision plays a key role. |
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