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Simple Ways to Help
Young and Old Eyes

May is Healthy Vision Month and it is imperative to take care of eyes whether they’re young or old.

Children should have their vision checked by age 6, even if there aren’t any signs of eye problems. Healthy eyes and vision are very important to a child’s development. Finding and treating eye problems early on can save a child’s sight. Two common eye problems in children are:

Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Crossed eyes (strabismus)

Both of these eye problems can be treated if they are found early.

Here are ways to help your child develop vision skills:

Read to your child. As you read, let your child see what you are reading.
Play with your child using a chalkboard, finger paints, or different shaped blocks.
Take your child to the playground for safe fun on the jungle gym and balance beam.
Play catch with your child.

Don’t let poor vision put elders at risk. Leave a three-foot, clear path through each room of their house. Outline edges of steps, coffee tables, doorways and bathtubs with colored tape to contrast with surrounding areas. Install lights along outdoor pathways and keep foyers well lit to avoid having to enter dark areas. Replace switch plates with colors that contrast with walls, or outline them with tape of contrasting colors. It is also always smart to use nightlights during the night.

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