Eyecare Specialties Encourages Families to Schedule Back-to-School Eye Exams this Summer

WARRENSBURG, Mo., June 18, 2017 -- Eyecare Specialties  is encouraging parents to schedule back-to-school eye exams for their children, as studies have shown proper vision is critical to success in the classroom. In fact, nearly 50% of all kids under the age of twelve have never been to the eye doctor or had a comprehensive vision screening.

Summer may be in full swing, but the team at Eyecare Specialties in west central Missouri is already looking forward to the start of school. Their team is encouraging parents to bring their children in for a comprehensive eye exam sooner rather than later, taking advantage of open availability now instead of waiting until the last minute in August.

“Now is the best time to have your child’s vision tested, as it gives us plenty of time to order glasses or contact lenses before the first day of classes,” says optometrist Dr. Jason Lake. “That way they are ready to do well and learn right from the start. Plus, there’s no need for absences or early release days due to having to be at an appointment during the school day.”

Preparing for a positive start to the school year includes much greater things than just new backpacks, clothes, and supplies. Studies have shown that children with vision problems do worse on schoolwork and get far lower grades than those who are able to see clearly. While this may seem like common sense—because if you can’t see the material, you can’t learn—it is estimated that over 50% of kids under the age of twelve have never been to the eye doctor.

“What many parents don’t realize is that the screenings they do at school are strictly for near-sighted vision,” explains Dr. Lake. “They don’t take into account any farsightedness, eye coordination problems, or other similar issues. And that is where most kids struggle, because they’ve had these problems for years and do not know what it is like to really be able to see well or even make anyone aware they are struggling.”

About Eyecare Specialties

With a total of seven total optometrists, Eyecare Specialties is dedicated to helping patients achieve their best sight possible. They offer a full range of eye health services to patients throughout west central Missouri.  With locations in Warrensburg, Sedalia, Clinton, and Lee’s Summit, the team has an office near your neighborhood. For more information or to schedule a comprehensive eye exam for your child, please call (660) 747-2020.

Visit http://eyecarespecialties.biz for more information on the optometry clinic and for a list of all their locations and hours.

Eyecare Specialties
601 E Russell #A 
Warrensburg, MO 64093 
(660) 747-2020