Eye examination of school going kids is very important

Parents should ensure annual eye examination of their school going child. This can help in detecting any eye problem which a child is likely to suffer from.

Importance of regular eye examination of kids

Eye examination for early detection of vision problems in kids is a must.According to an estimate,10% of the kids in the age group of 3-5 have vision problems and this number goes up to 25% for school going kids.The best way to prevent this is regular eye examination of the kids and not wait for symptoms to appear.It is recommended that newborn kid should have his eyes checked at 6 months of age.Examination should be done again at the age of 3 and onwards,once a year.
Remember timely detection helps in preventing further vision loss and in many cases reduce the need of wearing glasses in kids.
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