ROUSE EyeCARE CENTER – Impaired Vision Could Affect Your Child’s Ability to Learn

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Dr. Craig Rouse and daughters
When Dr. Craig Rouse isn’t caring for the eyes of his ROUSE EyeCARE CENTER patients and members of the community at the Sunrise Lions Club of Lacey, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Deliah, and their two daughters.

How old were you the first time you had your eyes checked? I was 13 and struggling to see the board at school. My vision had been deteriorating for some time, but it wasn’t until that first overdue visit to the eye doctor that I was declared nearsighted and prescribed what would be the first of many pairs of corrective lenses.

Vision disorders are the fourth most common disability in the US and the most common handicapping condition during childhood. Early detection and intervention are particularly important in children because of the rapid development of the visual system in early childhood and its sensitivity to interference. When disorders such as lazy eye and crossed-eye are undetected, the long-term consequences can be serious in terms of quality of life, comfort, appearance and career opportunities. In addition, the cost of providing appropriate treatment for longstanding eye and vision disorders may be significantly higher than the cost of detecting and treating these problems early in life.

“Unfortunately, undue reliance on vision screenings by schools, pediatricians or other primary care physicians may result in the late detection of a vision disorder,” explains ROUSE EyeCARE CENTER’s Dr. Craig Rouse. “The shortcomings of vision screenings are hereby recognized; and therefore, children must receive a comprehensive eye health examination by a competent eye care provider beginning at age 6 months and then at regular intervals as prescribed by the eye care professional.”

ROUSE EyeCARE CENTER in Lacey is a local leader in children’s eye health and encourages parents to bring their child in for a comprehensive eye exam before his or her second birthday. “Eighty percent of what kids learn is through the visual system,” says Dr. Rouse. “If this stimuli is incorrect, the brain can’t develop properly.”

Dr. Rouse says even if your child has had his or her vision checked by a pediatrician, it’s important to visit an eye care specialist who can provide a comprehensive look at your child’s total eye health. Regular visits to the eye doctor are just as important as scheduled trips to the dentist’s office, and recording a history of your child’s vision and eye health can be your child’s ticket to preventing bigger problems later on in life.

With an emphasis on children’s eye health, ROUSE EyeCARE CENTER invites parents and their children to experience the benefits of total eye care. To learn more about ROUSE EyeCARE CENTER or to make an appointment, visit ROUSE EyeCARE CENTER online or call the office at 360-455-4425.

 

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