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Back-to-school season can be hectic. Shopping for school supplies, helping kids transition back to school, managing a new schedule; it’s exhausting to think about it. Even with all that’s happening this time of year, it's important that children receive a comprehensive eye exam before going back to school. Vision issues can lead to poor performance in school, so you want to make sure your child is seeing clearly in the classroom.
But wait, you ask, doesn’t my child receive a vision screening early in the school year? The answer is yes, but there’s a difference. Dr. Danielle Richardson from Los Angeles, CA, joins us for an episode of #AskAnEyeDoc, where she breaks down the difference between a vision screening and an eye exam.
What is a vision screening? A vision screening is a simple vision test often performed in school that tests whether kids can see clearly at a distance. If they suspect an issue, the child will be referred to an eye doctor for further care. Compared to a comprehensive eye exam, vision screenings can't actually diagnose visual health issues and eye conditions.
What’s the advantage of a comprehensive eye exam? Not only is your eye doctor able to tell exactly what your prescription is during the comprehensive eye exam, but they're also able to look at the health of the eye. They can dilate the pupil, which helps eye doctors check for a variety of eye diseases.
Children can also suffer from subtle vision issues that cause them to have difficulty reading, difficulty keeping their place, and general trouble seeing clearly. Many of these subtle issues cannot be detected during a vision screening.
Learn more about the difference between vision screenings and comprehensive eye exams: https://www.vsp.com/eyewear-wellness/...
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