‘Kids don’t know what they don’t know’: Why eye doctors say back to school eye exams matter

Eye doctors emphasize the importance of back-to-school eye exams, noting that children often fail to recognize vision problems that impact classroom performance. The American Optometric Association highlights that 75% of children's vision issues are missed in school screenings, which often overlook close-up vision and eye health. Increased screen time and genetic factors contribute to rising nearsightedness rates, which can lead to long-term eye diseases.