{"id":5325,"date":"2011-07-11T12:45:35","date_gmt":"2011-07-11T16:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ccpa.scottbuckingham.ca\/blog\/?p=737"},"modified":"2011-07-11T12:45:35","modified_gmt":"2011-07-11T16:45:35","slug":"benefits-of-routine-eye-examinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ccpa-accp.ca\/fr\/benefits-of-routine-eye-examinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Routine Eye Examinations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The British Columbia Association of Optometrists (BCAO) and American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that children receive their first eye examination within the first year of life.\u00a0 According to the AOA, the percentage of school-aged children who have visual concerns is 25 percent, or one in every four children. Major optometric associations recommend that children have routine eye examinations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What are the benefits of routine eye examinations? Routine eye examinations can rule-out sight threatening eye and health diseases or disorders.\u00a0 They can prove a preventive measure, as well as, a resource for monitoring health related issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Routine eye examinations can provide a baseline for which future eye health can be compared.\u00a0 The determination of an accurate prescription can result in comfortable, clear vision.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>THE PSYCHOLOGY OF AN EYE EXAM<\/p>\n<p>As a child, having an appointment with a healthcare professional, can be an intimidating experience. Children need to know that the \u201ceye-doctor\u201d is there to help people <em>see better<\/em>.\u00a0 Not all optometrists work, or work well with children.\u00a0 Be certain that you find an optometrist who you are comfortable with having your child see for their optometric examination.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Optometrists are unique in that, they are frequently trained to be prepared for all ages, and intellectual quotient (IQs). Many optometrists will use visually stimulating devices to work with infants to very young children. A difficulty for younger children is that they are still developing their language and comprehensive skills.\u00a0\u00a0 Therefore, an optometrist may not rely upon their verbal expressions for a diagnostic impression.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SIGNS OF VISUAL DIFFICULTIES<\/p>\n<p>Your child may need an eye examination if they complain or appear to be having difficulty with the following:<\/p>\n<p>*\u00a0 sitting close to a television or computer monitor<br \/>\n*\u00a0 complaints of headaches, blurred vision, red eyes<br \/>\n*\u00a0 eye rubbing, squinting, or closing of eye<br \/>\n*\u00a0 turned or crossed eyes<br \/>\n*\u00a0 reading comprehension or difficulty reading<br \/>\n*\u00a0 apprehension to read or lack of desire<br \/>\n*\u00a0 reduced attention to detail while coloring or writing<br \/>\n*\u00a0 holding books or other reading material at an unusual distance<br \/>\n*\u00a0 tilting of head<br \/>\n*\u00a0 light sensitivity<br \/>\n*\u00a0 children who were born prematurely<br \/>\n*\u00a0 history of eye injury<br \/>\n*\u00a0 family history of eye related diseases<br \/>\n*\u00a0 developmental delays<\/p>\n<p>PREPARING A CHILD FOR AN EYE EXAMINATION<\/p>\n<p>Children react to your perceptions, fears, and stigmas.\u00a0 If you voice a negative reaction to a healthcare professional, then your child is more apt to feel discomfort when having an optometric examination.\u00a0 Be optimistic, displaying concern where concern is needed, but displaying enthusiasm for any required visual corrective devices that improve your child\u2019s eyesight.<\/p>\n<p>THE BENEFITS OF GLASSES IN THE CLASSROOM<\/p>\n<p>Children are typically prescribed glasses for three visual conditions; Myopia (near-sided), Hyperopia (farsighted); and\/or Astigmatism.\u00a0 In some cases, children may require corrective eyewear for treatment of Strabismus (turned eye); and\/or Amblyopia (lazy eye).<\/p>\n<p>Children who receive corrective eyewear will not only see better, but are often known to have a measurable improvement in their academics.\u00a0 It has been found that corrective lenses help with attention, comprehension, and motivation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When a younger child is required to wear glasses, it has been recommended by eye professionals that they be introduced to their new peers wearing the prescriptive eyewear.\u00a0 The rationale, is that a child who is wearing a pair of glasses sets a precedent placing the \u201cglasses\u201d as a fixture of their physical makeup.\u00a0 Therefore, avoiding the sometimes awkward and\u00a0 \u201cnew\u201d glasses phase.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>OVERCOMING THE STIGMATIZATION OF GLASSES AND OTHER OPTOMETRIC AIDES<\/p>\n<p>Children mock and name call others who appear different.\u00a0 It is important that children are taught that different should be <em>embraced<\/em> not ridiculed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Allow the child to select glasses that suit their personal style and sense of fashion. Please be aware the frame selection needs to be suitable for the prescription lenses.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>BE PROACTIVE PARENTS<\/p>\n<p>As a parent be proactive, teach your children that their personal worth and value is derived from within their own being, not from another individual or group of individuals.\u00a0 If your child is capable of employing self-love, acceptance, and the value of personal self-worth, then the stigmatization of glasses will never have a negative influence.\u00a0 Parents need to provide support, optimism, enthusiasm, and encouragement.\u00a0 They should employ a spirit of excitement, not reservation about their child\u2019s need for perspective eyewear.\u00a0\u00a0 Parents should not mock or belittle others who have a need for perspective eyewear.\u00a0 If a parent does so and their child eventually needs perspective eyewear, then they may internalize the negative jest, causing damage to their psyche.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>PARENTS AND TEACHERS<\/p>\n<p>Teachers can prove a good barometer on how a child is adapting to their eyewear.\u00a0 In many cases, teachers are the frontline for optometrists, because they may notice that a child appears to be having difficulty reading; comprehending assignments; taking notes from a chalkboard; reporting headaches; appearing stressed over visually demanding tasks; and\/or behavioral problems related to their attention, moods, and interaction with peers.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Parents should take teachers reports seriously.\u00a0 It is important that if your child is having difficulty in the classroom that you rule-out all possible causes and effects.\u00a0 It is the responsibility of parents and teachers to be certain that all children receive routine examinations.\u00a0 Remember that visual aides are intended to improve your life not prove a detriment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>by Dr. Asa Don Brown and Dr. Tracy Lynn Brown<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The British Columbia Association of Optometrists (BCAO) and American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that children receive their first eye examination within the first year of life.\u00a0 According to the AOA, the percentage of school-aged children who have visual concerns is 25 percent, or one in every four children. 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