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Coolest Ideas For A Blue'S Clues Child Birthday Party
Invitations If you've got the time and the energy, here's an excellent idea for a Blue's Clues invitation. You'll need four different postcards for each invitee. Each postcard will have a different clue (Blue usually gives three clues) and the fourth will ...
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Why? Your child’s vision is a critical tool when it comes to learning. In fact, 80 percent of learning is achieved visually. However, Prevent Blindness America reports that one in four school-age children has some form of vision problem -- which can hinder academic performance. And while many schools offer basic vision screenings, they are not a substitute for a thorough eye exam.
“Children can suffer from vision problems without showing any outward symptoms,” says Dr. Jeff Smith, vice president of professional services at Pearle Vision. “Even if a child checks out 20/20 on the eye chart, they may still have a vision problem that needs correction. Many conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, amblyopia and astigmatism can be treated successfully if caught early.”
Left undetected, vision problems can not only lead to difficulties in learning, but also result in behavioral, physical and emotional problems. Many kids who suffer from vision problems are frequently misdiagnosed with learning disabilities.
The American Optometric Association recommends that children be examined by a doctor of optometry or an ophthalmologist before entering kindergarten, and routinely throughout their school years to detect potential problems. If your child requires glasses or contacts, they should be seen every 12 months, since prescriptions frequently change as vision matures along with your child.
As a parent, be alert for symptoms that indicate poor vision. If your child uses a finger to follow along when reading, holds reading materials too close, squints, rubs their eyes frequently, sits too close to the TV, complains of headaches -- or if they’re receiving lower grades than usual -- their vision may need correction.
Glasses are Cool!
The American Optometric Association reports that approximately
58.8 million children in the United States wear corrective lenses. So if your child needs glasses, he or she will be in good company! And these days, there are so many great styles for kids to choose from.
Pearle Vision carries a variety of frames geared towards kids, including styles from Candies, Converse and StrideRite. The extremely popular Nickelodeon line features SpongeBob SquarePants, Blues Clues and the Wild Thornberrys -- with each frame capturing the personality of a favorite Nick cartoon character. Pearle’s new Kiwi line is created especially for teens looking for a fun, modern look.
Technological advances that have been used in adult frames are now available in children’s frames, including flex titanium. The Flexibles-Youth line from Pearle Vision is made from the newest flexible frame material designed to withstand much of the stress children and teens put on their eyewear.
To keep eyes safe, shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses are the best choice for kids. Pearle Vision fits children with exclusive kidSAFE lenses, which also feature UV protection. The lightweight, scratch resistant polycarbonate lenses help protect your child’s eyes at home, in the classroom and at play.
Now through Sept. 27, Pearle Vision is offering a special “Buy One, Get One” offer. Eye exams are available by either employed or independent doctors of optometry at or next to Pearle Vision stores throughout most of the United States. Pearle Vision, Inc. does not employ doctors of optometry and does not provide eye exams in California. Pearle VisionCare, Inc., a licensed Vision Health Care Service Plan, provides eye exams in California.
To locate the Pearle Vision store nearest you, visit www.pearlevision.com or call (800) YES-EYES. Founded in 1961 by Dr. Stanley C. Pearle, Pearle Vision is one of the nation’s leading optical retailers with stores in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Pearle Vision is a subsidiary of Cleveland-based Cole National, a $1 billion optical and gift retailer with a combined total of more than 2,900 retail locations.
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