Tune your radios this Thursday, Dec. 13, at 8:40 a.m. to the “Joe Thomas in the Morning Show” on WCHV’s 1260 AM and 107.5 FM stations! I will be on there to promote Crozet Eye Care’s InfantSEE® program and discuss my role as the Virginia Coordinator for the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) InfantSEE® program.
When should my child have an eye exam?
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), healthy eyes and good vision play a critical role in how infants and children learn to see. It is estimated that 80% of learning occurs through vision. The AOA recommends eye care check-ups starting at age 6 months followed by every two years – even if no eye or vision problems are apparent – and more frequently if experiencing signs that may indicate a vision problem (see signs below). As a family practice, we are one of the few practices that serves children under age 5 in the Greater Charlottesville area.