October is Children’s Vision Month

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We all want our children well prepared for the school year. New sneakers, new books and just the right backpack. One of the most important things you can do for your child is get them a yearly eye exam. 80% of what we learn, we learn thorough our eyes. School makes huge demands on the visual pathway.  20/20 vision or good visual acuity does not always insure good vision. Binocular vision (your eyes working together), focusing ability and processing  visual information properly are necessary to learn from what our eyes see. If your child is having problems with reading comprehension, word decoding , retention or lateral-directional deficits, a special eye exam called non- refractive testing may be necessary.  A regular eye exam is paid for by the provincial government until age 18.

To learn more visit Children’s Vision Month on the Canadian Association of Optometrist’s website.

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Published by Primary Eye Care Centre

Our mission is dedicated to providing the people of Southern Saskatchewan with the finest, complete eye care possible with the latest, state of the art equipment in a caring, informative and friendly environment. Our staff are fully trained, experienced, fun to work with, and completely professional. Our office features state-of-the-art equipment, stylish and current frames, the latest lens technology, contact lenses, low vision aides, binocular vision training and we work closely with Horizon Laser Vision Centres for refractive surgery.

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