Children’s Eye Exams
A MOTHER’S STORY
When you first hold your newborn and have counted 10 fingers and 10 toes, there is a sigh of relief that you delivered a healthy baby who will progress in development and growth. Dr. Nicole Long-Fratangelo, one of our optometrists at Bissell Eye Care’s Natrona Heights location, recently had her second child and shares her story with new parents.
In her own words…..
Everything was perfect. Alessio was born a healthy, beautiful baby boy. He was gaining weight and thriving. It was an exciting time for our family, we… Continue reading
BACK TO SCHOOL
It’s getting to be that time of year. Have you been bombarded with all of the health forms and documents that need filled out for your little one to either go back to school, or to start a new adventure in attending school for the first time? With all of the hustle and bustle in buying new clothes, school supplies, getting immunizations, and reviewing schedules, something as simple as your child’s eyesight can be overlooked.
Children often start their first few years of school without having an eye exam by… Continue reading
THE AB – ‘SEES’ OF BACK TO SCHOOL
Children’s eye exams before the start of school can make a difference all year long!
It’s been a great summer, but kids and parents are gearing up for a new school year. Whether it’s the first time attending preschool or kindergarten, it’s important to make Eye Exams a Back-to-School Tradition.
According to the American Optometric Association, 49% of parents have not had an eye exam on their children who are under six years of age, by an optometrist. A comprehensive eye exam is different that the eye… Continue reading
THROUGH A CHILD’S EYES
Being a parent myself I understand the joy of seeing your child grow and having all of their firsts. Their first crawl, walk, words, real food etc. For Baby Piper’s parents, having had their child fit for glasses allows her to see them clearly for the first time. They will always remember the way their child’s face lit up as she saw them clearly for the first time EVER!
As parents we want the best for our children. We record every moment we can and… Continue reading
ARE YOUR CHILD’S EYES READY FOR SCHOOL?
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A Back to School comprehensive eye exam can be a key to your child’s success at school. Will your child be among the 86% of children that don’t have a comprehensive vision exam before returning to school or entering school/preschool for the first time?
We’re entering the back to school mode, a time for excitement and learning. Our children receive so much information at school….are they ready… Continue reading
WHEN IS TOO EARLY FOR A CHILD’S FIRST EYE EXAM?
Did you know that Bissell Eye Care provides eye examinations for children as young as 6 months of age? For children under the age of one we do not charge for the examination.
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), “infants should have their first comprehensive eye at 6 months of age. Experts say 5 -10 % of preschoolers and 25 % of school-aged children have vision problems. Early identification of a child’s vision problem is crucial because, if left untreated, some childhood vision problems can cause permanent vision… Continue reading