Vision Insurance: The Importance of Children’s Eye Exams

Most parents understand the importance of dental health and hygiene for children, but they often neglect the importance of vision health.  

A recent News Flash from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia highlighted this overlooked aspect of children’s health.  The following excerpt demonstrates the importance of vision exams:

“According to the Vision in Preschoolers Study, the National Institutes of Health, the National Eye Institute and NEI Clinical Studies, vision problems are the fourth most common disability in the United States, and one of the most prevalent conditions in childhood. In addition, the American Public Health Association (APHA) recently reported that one-in-four children in kindergarten through sixth grade has visual disabilities that affect their ability to learn. Some studies indicate that 80 percent of learning in children occurs visually; yet 86 percent of children do not receive a vision exam during these formative years. ”

There are many ways to have vision exams done at reasonable  costs — with or without vision insurance.  As the father of three young children, my wife and I have looked into vision coverage extensively.   One of our children had a problem focussing while reading books.   We discovered that he had a problem with eye teeming.  That has since been resolved through a computer program designed to improve eye teeming. Our son is now doing great! 

I have also found some good low-cost options for many clients over the years. 

Greg Sanders  678-236-1600 

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