Vision Checks Important as Kids Head Back to School
Vision Checks Important as Kids Head Back to School Pediatric optometrists say an eye exam and a pair of glasses can make a dramatic difference in a child's academic performance. (Sir Leto/Flickr) August 1, 2018 PHOENIX – Many Arizona kids are heading back to school this month, and doctors say when they return to the classroom it's important to make sure they can see well. About 80 percent of what a child learns at school happens visually. When children have undetected vision problems, said Dr. Amy Davis, a pediatric optometrist, they can miss out on major portions of their education. "One in four school-aged children have vision problems," she said. "So it's a huge, huge issue to make sure that little people see well when they're in school." Children who…