August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month. As an eye doctor, we are committed to informing parents about children’s eye health and development so they can better safeguard their children’s visual health. In particular, we always want to emphasize the importance of regular pediatric eye exams, which allow for early detection of underlying eye conditions and prompt treatment.
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness month was established with the hope of raising awareness about eye health and safety issues in children. Here are some of the key goals of the month:
To Inform Patients About the Importance of Early Detection of Vision Problems. It’s important to be aware of the signs that your child may have a vision problem, such as uneven focus, strabismus (crossed eyes) and amblyopia (lazy eye).
To Emphasize the Importance of Good Vision. Children are primarily visual learners. As such, clear eyesight plays a critical role in childhood development and education. If your child has a vision problem that goes undiagnosed and untreated, their social and educational development may suffer.
To Educate Patients About Preventing Eye Injuries. Did you know that around 100,000 sports-related eye injuries happen every day, and one-third of these injuries occur in children under age 16? If there’s a silver lining, it’s that the majority of these injuries can be prevented with proper safety eyewear. Always talk to your child’s eye doctor if you have any questions about the type of eyewear they should be wearing while participating in sports.
When you’re looking for a reliable eye doctor, consider visiting Alderwood Optical & Canyon Park Vision Clinic. Call us today at (425) 485 0430, or you can also contact us by requesting an appointment online. We serve Redmond, Kirkland and surrounding WA areas.