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Over the years of being parent, some things I have learned the hard way. My oldest son (who is 11 years older than the youngest) got is first pair of glasses and lost them almost immediately. Me being stubborn refused to buy him another pair, his dad also refused, it has been a downhill battle every since, because he couldn’t see.
Think About Your Eyes is a national campaign that encourages people to get annual eye exams and promotes the benefits of eye Exams. This year for Eye Exam Awareness Month set your kids up for a healthy future, by getting them an eye exam. Even if you take your kids this year and they don’t need glasses, it is still important for you to take them every year for an exam. I didn’t need glasses until 6th grade but went yearly for an exam.
My 6-year-old started the 2015/2016 school year as a kindergartener last year. They went to Christmas break and she started in on first-grade work. She ended the school year as a kindergartener going into the second grade! To continue on this success path, I want to make sure that her eyes are as good as they were last school year. So we will be taking a visit to the Eye Doctor a couple of days before school starts. Making sure they get into the eye doctor before school starts, allows them to catch and correct any problems that may cause issue with learning. 
Lots of parents are waiting on their child to say that they are having problems seeing, and reality is, you just can’t wait for them to tell you.
For more info on the Think About Your Eyes Campaign you can find their website here, and also check out the fact sheet below.
She doesn’t display any signs of needing glasses, but because her father and I both need glasses, I just want to be safe and take the precautionary measures to know for sure. The success of her future depends on it.
Carol Cassara (@ccassara) says
August 15, 2016 at 7:26 pmThis really is super-important. I’m glad you called attention to it. It’s amazing how vision can affect performance in school and we might not think of it.
momknowsbest15 says
August 15, 2016 at 7:52 pmMy youngers boy need to visit the eye doctor. You just never know and prevention is the key.
Melanie Smith says
August 15, 2016 at 8:17 pmIt is so important to go to the eye doctor. At least once in a year.
Mary B says
August 15, 2016 at 9:55 pmOur school used to do eye exams once a year. Loved it!
Amy Jones says
August 15, 2016 at 10:21 pmThis post made me realize I haven’t been to the eye doctor in a while. Thanks for the reminder!!
Marielle Altenor says
August 16, 2016 at 12:16 amYour eyes is so important. You have to take care of them by making sure you get them check out.
Elizabeth O. says
August 16, 2016 at 2:03 amEye care is important especially these days when gadgets are everywhere. Their vision can get affected pretty quickly if you don’t have it checked from time to time. I’m glad you’re helping out in raising awareness.
Wildish Jess says
August 16, 2016 at 2:45 amThis is something I definitely need to do with my boys! So important!
Liz Mays says
August 16, 2016 at 3:12 pmIt’s so important to catch problems early with both eye health and vision. I’m glad this month is awareness month!
The Mad Mommy says
August 16, 2016 at 6:28 pmBeing a parent that has one kid in glasses already, I know how important eye exams are! Thank you so much for sharing this!
Mags says
August 16, 2016 at 7:36 pmWhat a good mom. Better safe than sorry. Way to stay on top of things.
Rosey says
August 16, 2016 at 7:42 pmI agree you really can’t wait. I was not proactive enough, even thinking my very young son failing an eye test was a fluke. He failed a second time later and I knew it was time to get glasses. He’s a big boy now and he still needs them.
Rachel Mouton says
August 16, 2016 at 9:39 pmEye exams are so important. Thank you for bringing awareness to this important topic!
Ana De Jesus says
August 17, 2016 at 10:05 amI need to get an eye exam done as my eyes are hurting at the moment so I need to check them.
Kathy Kenny Ngo says
August 17, 2016 at 4:30 pmYes this would be great for kids. Well its great when we see better.
Alfonzowords says
August 17, 2016 at 5:54 pmSe manifique!! i love the message behind this and mad respect to you for raising awareness for this, I can definitely relate to this
LifeAsAConvert says
August 18, 2016 at 12:40 amUnfortunately all of my children have eye problems. One has a coloboma amongst other eye problems and he is seen more frequently, but it is time for my others to be seen. This reminds me I need to set their appointments.
mhaan.a-ds says
August 19, 2016 at 12:38 pmI started wearing eyeglasses 10 years ago and my grade is getting higher every year. Sometimes, I am thinking to try lasik surgery to bring back my 20-20 vision. And now that I have a child, I won’t let that happen to him. I will make sure his eyesight is checked regularly.
Eileen xo says
August 21, 2016 at 2:20 amTimes have changed. My youngest now wears reading glasses…I believe it is allthe electronics..everyone should have their eyes checked…especially the children