
Eye-Opening facts about classroom-related vision problems and comprehensive eye exams:
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According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), one in four kids in a classroom has vision problems and 60 percent of "problem learners" have undetected vision problems.
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According to AOA’s 2008 American Eye-Q® survey, only 39 percent of adults understand that behavioral problems can be an indication of vision problems.
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According to a 2007 survey by VSP Vision Care, 65 percent of children nationwide have not had an eye exam in the last 12 months.
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The AOA recommends children receive comprehensive eye exams beginning at six months, then 3 years old and annually when school begins.
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Comprehensive eye exams are necessary to detect problems that a simple vision screening can miss, such as eye coordination, lazy eye, and near and farsightedness.
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