Q: With back-to-school time happening, I was thinking of getting my kids eyes examined to see if they’re OK. Or is there adequate screenings at school?
A: I believe screenings are a great idea, and I am very grateful to these useful programs for catching some children’s eye problems that would likely have gone undetected for too long. However, I’d still recommend young children come in for a thorough exam of visual function and ocular health, ideally before preschool, to ensure treatable problems are detected as soon as possible.