BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Another August health awareness campaign is Children’s eye health and safety. This effort is spent reminding doctors and parents about the importance of vision for a child’s development and success in the classroom.

“It’s really about preserving and protecting children’s eye health and their vision. So, whether it be having an impact on their academics, on their overall quality of life, or preventing eye problems that could lead to problems down the road,” explains Dr. Samuel Calvert, an optometrist at Vision Source.

Experts say regular eye exams are one of the most important ways to keep up with your child’s eye health. According to Dr. Calvert, the American Optometric Association recommends a first eye exam happen between the ages of six to 12 months old.

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