“If I take my child to the optometrist, will glasses always be prescribed? Why is it important to have my child’s eyes tested before she starts school?” Mary, 22 years old
Dr Stork says: No, the optometrist will only prescribe glasses to improve your child’s vision or to ensure proper development of the eyes. Some children will need to do eye exercises to improve the function of their eyes. In some cases, the optometrist will just give advice on eye care.
Unless a child can see properly, she is unlikely to fulfill her full potential at school. Research has shown that there is a correlation between difficulties with reading and poor co-ordination of the eyes.
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