Did you know that March break is a great time to bring the kids in for an eye exam?

Some of the learning problems such as deslexia, ADD, ADHD, or learning disability might be vision related.  That includes mixing b and ds, can’t line up the columns correctly, poor visual attention, can’t sit still for learning, easily distracted, and likes to touch things everywhere. 

Children are covered in Ontario for a routine eye exam once every 12 months. More in-depth developmental eye exam or neuro vision exam might be needed for children who has learning problems. Neuro vision exam or functional eye exams are extended eye exams that may be covered by prviate insurance or can be deducted off your income tax as medical expenses. 

In Ontario, some children might also be eligible for the Eye See Eye Learn program. 

Childen in JK or SK might be elibiglbe for a pair of glasses if they are in need of the eyewear for school work or daily activities. 

If you know any children who hasn’t had an eye exam in the last year, please share that they are elibible for an eye exam. 

If you know any children who are stuggling in school, please share that they can do a functional eye exam to rule out the visual problems affecting learning. They might be able to take their learning to another level and focus better in classrooms. 

Dr. Yan Ling Liang
Neuro-developmental Optometrist 
Markham Optometrist
Changing lives one eye at a time!