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Parents take the utmost care with their
child’s health, but many are not aware of developmental problems that can occur with
their child’s eyes. The eyes are not yet fully developed at birth, and in fact,
continue to develop throughout childhood.
We all understand the importance of good vision, but did you know children depend on their
eyes for over 80% of their learning? Even a minor problem can lead to difficulties in
school.
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Developmental eye problems often have no
symptoms and can remain undiagnosed without proper eyecare. These conditions are best
corrected at an early age. Infants and children should have their eyes examined as soon as
any problem is noticed, no matter how minor it may seem.
If your child’s eyes look healthy and appear to be developing normally, have them
examined by age three just to be sure. Don’t worry if your child is too young to
read: we use pictures and puppets to test their vision. The examination can actually be a
lot of fun for kids. |
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Remember that annual eye examinations are cover by Alberta
Health Care for those 18 years of age
or younger. |
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