Children's Eye Health Month: Five Tips from Our Clarksville Eye Doctor

It's Children's Eye Health Month, which means it's the perfect time to ensure that you're doing everything right when it comes to your child's eye health. At Sites Vision Clinic in Clarksville & Elkton, our optometry professionals are here to help keep your child's eyes in tip top condition. Let's take a look at some eye care tips from our optometrist.

Eye Injury? See a Professional

If your child sustains an eye injury, it's important that you take him to see an optometrist right away. Eye injuries are delicate, and any issue with the eyelid, eyebrow, or skin around the eye should be evaluated by an optometrist. While many injuries near the eye heal on their own, you always want to make sure you get the go-ahead from an eye care professional before you decide to simply let the injury heal at home.

Get Regular Checkups

Your child needs regular vision checkups, even if they don't currently wear glasses or contacts. Scheduling a regular eye exam for your child doesn't just test vision, it also gives an optometrist a chance to check to make sure your child's eyes are developing correctly.

Listen to Teacher Feedback

Teachers are often the first to notice when your child has a vision problem. If your child's teacher mentions that your child is struggling to stay focused, or that he has a hard time paying attention when the teacher is talking, it's a good idea to get his vision checked. Often, children do not realize that their vision is beginning to decline. If your child is struggling to see, the behavior is often the first sign of a problem.

Call Our Clarksville Optometrist

If your child needs eye care, or it's been a while since his last optometry checkup, contact us at Sites Vision Clinic in Clarksville & Elkton today at 931-614-0028. We look forward to meeting the eye care needs of your family for years to come.