If the eye doctor uncovers a problem in the complete eye exam, then treatment is required to ensure your child is able to reach his/her best vision health.
Treatment can include glasses, eye patches, eye drops, or sometimes surgery. Children with vision loss may need other support services.
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It is important that you obtain glasses, or other treatment recommended by your child’s doctor. Since 80% of a child’s learning is through his/her eyes, uncorrected vision problems can lead to:
- Lower early literacy performance
- Lower pre-reading skills in preschool and kindergarten
- Negative impacts on health and well-being in adulthood
- Permanent vision loss