Back-to-School List: Pencils, Books, and an Eye Exam

Jul 12, 2023

As the summer slowly fades away, back-to-school planning is in high gear. One of the most important tools your child needs to start the year off right is great vision. According to the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/resources-for-teachers?sso=y#:~:text=According%20the%20the%20American%20Optometric,see%20an%20eye%20doctor%20for" target="_blank">American Optometric Association</a>, one in every four children have a vision problem, yet 93% of children during developmental years never see an eye doctor for diagnosis and treatment. A comprehensive eye exam helps your doctor see signs of common health conditions which is critical in getting treatment early. So, if you haven’t made your back-to-school list yet, use ours to ensure the essentials aren’t missed:<ul data-offset-key="1q43p-0-0"> <li data-block="true" data-editor="72hq3" data-offset-key="1q43p-0-0">Shop for those important back-to-school supplies.</li> <li data-block="true" data-editor="72hq3" data-offset-key="qfv0-0-0">Dust off your child’s backpack and lunch box and give it a wash.</li> <li data-block="true" data-editor="72hq3" data-offset-key="cv1a7-0-0">Create a homework space in your home.</li> <li data-block="true" data-editor="72hq3" data-offset-key="ai9vi-0-0">Buy coffee.</li> <li data-block="true" data-editor="72hq3" data-offset-key="11osu-0-0">Schedule a family eye appointment.</li></ul>After all, good vision and good grades go hand in hand. Get a head start on the school year and schedule an eye exam for your family today.