Vision Health: Our Eyes
A child benefits in school by maintaining vision health. It has been estimated that as much as 80% of the learning a child does occurs through his or her eyes. Reading, writing, board work, and using computers are among the visual tasks students perform daily. A child’s eyes are constantly in use in the classroom and at play.
Vision screenings are done at school for PreK, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade, and 7th grade, but this far vision screening may miss some eye issues. Vision changes can occur without your child or you noticing them. Therefore, it is recommended that children receive a professional eye exam at least once every 2 years by a physician. The earlier a vision problem is detected and treated, the more likely treatment will be successful.
If you received a vision or hearing referral form from screenings completed at school this year, have your child’s doctor complete the bottom portion and return it as soon as possible to the school nurse. If you need a new copy of your student’s referral form or have questions about your student’s results, please contact Nurse Green.
If your child is prescribed glasses, make sure they wear them daily at school! Explain to them the importance of wearing their glasses and also taking care of them.
We want every student to succeed and reminding them to wear their glasses daily is one factor in their success!
