Preparing your child for the first eye exam 9 Articles

by Jane Allyson

At some point in their life every child will have to attend an eye examination. Parents are usually given a reminder by the school, who will send a letter home when it is time for their child's test, although there is no r...read more

by Glenda Thompson

So many potential learning problems can be dealt with if a child has an eye defect detected at an early stage. The main thing to remember when preparing them for an eye test is for them to understand we are all different....read more

by Pat Lunsford

When my daughter was a young girl I found out that she was legally blind. I know what it's like to take your child to the eye Doctor for the first time. Trust me, it's easy, especially if you follow these steps. It does...read more

by Vicki Phipps

In the past, my medical care rarely included an eye doctor of any kind. It was until recently when I experienced a sudden and dramatic vision loss that I realized how priceless eye sight is for me. When I say it was sudd...read more

by MJ Suttor

Growing up as the youngest member of seven children, all who wore glasses, going to the optometrist seemed like a common event at our house. Of course that may have been because my five brothers destroyed glasses nearly as...read more

by Martha Rhodes

The possibility of the loss of eyesight is one of the single most traumatic physical problems for anyone to consider, but children primarily worry about having to wear glasses. Preparing your child for their first eye exam...read more

by Todd Pheifer

WHY ARE DOCTORS SCARY? For some reason, we tend to over-hype visits to doctors. Stories from the "old days" and societal stereotypes perpetuate a sense that going to the doctor is a negative experience. Unfortunately,...read more

by C. D. Kelly

Parents should never underestimate the importance of eye examinations for young children. Trips to the eye doctor are just as important as physical checkups or visits to the dentist. It is a necessary part of ensuring the ...read more

by Mary Ceille Allen

When we were planning for our first child, my husband and I went through our checklist; I hope he gets your smile, I hope he gets your eyes and so on. I have horrible vision and always hoped that my two young children wou...read more