Make eye exams part of the back-to-school checklist.
Vision problems often go undiagnosed. But many children won’t tell you something is wrong because they don’t know they have a problem. They don’t have anything to compare it to, they think everybody sees like they do.
How to spot a vision issue:
Many children with undiagnosed vision issues can develop behaviour problems because they are predisposed to be disengaged.
They might seek to entertain themselves, thereby disrupting the class. Or they could be perceived as copying a neighbouring student’s work, but really they can’t see what’s on the board,
Other indicators are squinting, requests to move around the classroom and headaches, particularly ones during the afternoon that are likely caused by eye strain. Any complaints of any sort, saying they can’t see, rubbing their eyes a lot, if they have red eyes, if they’re bumping into things, they should get checked.
Your children and their teachers will thank you.
And while you’re at it, get yours checked too! 👀
