Has your child passed the vision screenings at his/her school? Here are some reasons why it’s still important for them to get regular eye exams with your Calgary family optometrist.
Your child’s vision and eye health is very important for their development, especially as they go through school, because this will allow them to learn more effectively. In fact, approximately 80% of what is taught in schools is done so visually.
During a comprehensive eye exam, your Calgary family optometrist can ensure that your child has all the visual skills required for proper learning, such as:
At Blink Eyewear, our team of highly qualified, gentle, and friendly family optometrists have the expertise to protect your child’s vision. We offer a wide range of services for children including eye exams, emergency eye health care, and contact lens fittings, to ensure your child’s vision is always working optimally.
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Many parents ask themselves if it’s really important for their kid to have routine eye exams, especially if they have already passed a vision screening in school. However, there are key differences between vision screenings and eye exams, which is why it’s always important to schedule regular appointments with your Calgary family optometrist.
Contrary to popular opinion, vision screenings are not the same as comprehensive eye exams. Screenings typically take only a few minutes and are often performed by volunteers who are not eye care professionals.
In many cases, these screenings are only a visual acuity test and are ineffective at detecting more subtle vision problems and potentially sight-robbing eye diseases.
Your Family Optometrist Can Check The Complete Health of Your Child’s Eyes
Comprehensive eye exams performed by a professional optometrist will not only evaluate your child’s visual acuity, but also the complete health of their eyes - including checking for early signs of serious eye diseases such as:
For adults, your eye doctor can also detect early signs of serious health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and risk of stroke, based on the appearance of delicate blood vessels and other structures within the eye.
Even if your child passes a school vision screening, this doesn’t guarantee that he/she has all the required visual skills required for optimum performance in the classroom. In fact, vision screenings do have certain shortcomings, such as:
While vision screenings can help raise awareness about certain ocular problems your child may be facing, visiting a professional optometrist at least once a year for a comprehensive eye health checkup is ALWAYS recommended.
To find out more about our comprehensive children’s eye exams, and how our family optometrists can help protect your child’s eye health and ensure they have clear and comfortable vision, visit one of our three branches, Crowfoot (67 Crowfoot Terrace NW, T3G 4J8), West Springs (1009 873 85 St SW, T3H 0J5) or Creekside (12192 Symons Valley Rd NW, T3P 0A3).
Alternatively, you can contact our team at our Crowfoot Branch (403-547-5417), West Springs (403-242-0999) or Creekside (403-516-2292).
Blink Eyewear boasts the largest collection of eyewear in Calgary, but our 4 locations are also home to the region’s finest optometrists. Just as you will not find a better store to shop for your eyewear, you will not find a better vision clinic to do your eye exam or treat your eye condition.
Go ahead and Blink; what you see is really what you get. Call one of our store numbers or fill out the form below to book an appointment.