If you have school-aged children, you’re likely in the throes of back-to-school checklists. New backpack? Check. Up to date vaccine record? Check. New clothes and kicks? Check and check. It’s a busy time and we get it. At Cargo Eye Care of Las Colinas, we care for the health of eyes of all ages and that includes the school-aged children in our patient family.
While all the items on your back-to-school to do list are important, we believe good vision belongs at the top of the list. Being able to see well at all distances is the foundation for learning. In fact, 80% of learning in a student’s early years is visual in nature. Reading, writing, using a computer and seeing the instructor’s board all require good vision.
Top Reasons for Students to Have an Eye Exam Each Year
- Vision problems can be at the root of learning/behavior issues. Students with undiagnosed poor vision can struggle to focus and perform well in school. In some cases, well-meaning educators might assume ADHD, dyslexia or some other learning disability when the actual problem is the student can’t see well.
- Students may not realize they have a vision challenge. Some children (especially younger ones) assume what they see is normal, even if it is blurry or distorted. Instead of complaining, they may avoid reading, act out or even get headaches that keep them for being able to focus on learning.
- Early detection can help prevent bigger problems. Many eye conditions, like strabismus, amblyopia and even pediatric myopia are more treatable when diagnosed early.
- School vision screenings are not the same as a comprehensive eye exam. School vision screenings often only test distance vision (reading an eye chart). While distance vision is important, there are many other factors that go into good vision that we test for in a comprehensive eye exam. These include near vision, focusing ability, tracking and how well the eyes work together.
- Vision affects safety and sports performance. Depth perception, spatial awareness and eye-hand coordination are all impacted negatively by poor vision.
A back-to-school eye exam for your student is a simple to-do with big benefits, ensuring your child starts the year with the vision they need to succeed — in the classroom, on the sports field and beyond. So let us help you get one more important item checked off your to do list. Schedule your student’s comprehensive eye exam at Cargo Eye Care today. Check!
Seasonal Specials to Maximize Savings
We know preparing for the upcoming academic year is an expensive undertaking, especially if you have more than one student in your household! Although your child’s eye exam will likely be covered by your vision insurance, as well as a portion of the cost of needed glasses or contacts, you will be responsible for any outstanding balance not covered by your insurance plan.
We firmly believe good vision should be accessible to everyone in any budget. For this reason, we have ongoing specials to help reduce the cost of corrective eyewear. You can still take advantage of our Summer Savings Special to buy one complete pair of prescription glasses and get 50% off a second complete pair! The second pair must be of equal or lesser value. The complete pair includes frame, lens and non-glare coating.
Check out all of our current specials here.
Your Vision Is Our Passion
At Cargo Eye Care of Las Colinas, you will find a team of eye care professionals that genuinely cares about not only your child’s vision but their life! Schedule an appointment with one of our caring providers today, and let’s make sure your student is ready for a great upcoming school year.
