Back-to-School Eye Examinations with Your Meridian, MS, Optometrist

If you have children, they may have received a vision screening at their regular pediatric appointment. Sometimes, schools provide them as well. Many parents might wonder why it’s important for kids to have a back-to-school comprehensive eye exam if they’ve already received screenings. Our team at Primary Eyecare and Optical of Meridian in Meridian, MS, shares some reasons below.

Screenings Are just Screenings 

The screenings your child receives at his pediatrician’s office or school are just screenings. They can detect obvious vision problems, but only a comprehensive eye exam does a full assessment of eye health. Optometrists can also detect signs of potential eye issues before they become a reality.

Good Vision Is Directly Connected to Your Child’s Success in School 

There are children who have undiagnosed vision issues that negatively impact their school success. They often have trouble reading and might avoid getting involved in sports or other activities.

They might have been labeled with learning disabilities when the truth is that they simply cannot see their work. Yearly eye examinations with an optometrist on our optometry team can help prevent this from happening to your child and ensure he has the best chance of succeeding in school.

Good Vision Is about More than Visual Acuity 

Visual acuity is how well you can see. While it’s certainly important that your child is able to see their homework and the board in the classroom, clear vision isn’t the only factor to consider.

Eye tracking helps him track different objects as they move around his field of vision. Eye focusing is being able to focus on objects at different distances. Each of these things may be checked in comprehensive eye examinations.

Schedule a Comprehensive Eye Exam with a Meridian, MS, Optometrist

Give your child a good start this school year with a comprehensive eye exam at Primary Eyecare and Optical of Meridian in Meridian, MS. Call (601) 485-2020 to schedule your appointment today.