Is Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School List?
- Parents should add an eye exam to their children's back-to-school list, experts say.
Studies show that 86 percent of children start school without ever having an eye examination, even though youngsters can't learn if they can't see properly.
According to the American Optometric Association's 2009 survey, which assesses the knowledge and understanding of issues related to eye and visual health, 88 percent of respondents were unaware that one in four students has a visual impairment.
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