As summer begins to wind down and the back-to-school season starts heating up, it is the perfect time to focus on one critical aspect of your child's well-being: vision health! Healthy vision is important in your child's success not only in everyday activities, but it is also essential for academic success. August is Children's Eye Health Month, serving as a perfect reminder to put a pediatric eye exam on your back-to-school checklist!
If you are looking for pediatric eye care that leads with expertise and compassion, Swoop Eye Care in Richfield is at the forefront of this specialized field. Dr. Michael Wallerich and Dr. Kelsey Sieg have extensive knowledge, passion, and dedication to ensuring that children receive the highest standard of eye care from birth through adulthood through a holistic and child-centered approach. The clinic offers comprehensive pediatric eye exams along with specialized care, providing full service that meets the needs of every child. The incredible staff works collaboratively with each other, along with many community providers (physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, audiologists, neurologists, primary care providers, mental health professionals, and many others) to meet all of the vision needs of their patients. At Swoop Eye Care, you and your child will be at ease on the quest to vision health in this comfortable, efficient, and thorough experience.
The American Optometric Association recommends routine eye care for children annually from kindergarten all the way through high school. It is also recommended that your 0-2 year old is seen at least once and again when children are 3-5 years old.
There are also common signs that may indicate a vision problem in children:
- Squinting while reading a book, watching TV, gaming, or using a digital device
- Headaches
- Words moving on a page
- Itchy/red/burning eyes
- Poor depth perception in sports
- Holding digital devices or books too close to the face
- Rubbing one or both eyes frequently
- Eyes turning or misaligning
- Consistently tilting the head to one side
- Misreading letters or confusing similar ones (e.g., "p" and "q" or "b" and "d")
Don't let clear vision for your child go unchecked on your back-to-school list! Without clear vision, students may not be able to accurately engage with learning materials, participate in classroom activities, or effectively follow along with instructions. Swoop Eye Care's commitment to ensuring the best outcomes for young patients makes them an invaluable resource in our community and essential for academic success!
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Swoop Eye Care
817 E 66th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
(612) 488-1566
