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Released on October 24, 2008
More Saskatchewan children having regular eye exams - that's the goal of the Saskatchewan government and the Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists (SAO).
Although the provincial government covers the cost of one eye exam every 12 months for all children under the age of 18, currently less than 40 per cent of eligible children receive regular eye exams.
To increase this number, the provincial government, together with the SAO, is piloting a program that encourages parents of kindergarten and pre-kindergarten children to take their children to an optometrist for a comprehensive eye health exam. The Eye See...Eye Learn program is being piloted in elementary schools in the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division, which includes 34 in Saskatoon, two in Humboldt and one each in Viscount and Biggar.
"An eye exam is a critical part of maintaining a child's health and well-being, similar to regular immunizations and doctor exams," Health Minister Don McMorris said. "For this reason, we are very pleased to support this pilot project."
"It is critical that students see clearly to be able to learn," Deputy Premier and Education Minister Ken Krawetz said. "I encourage all families with children under 18 to ensure their children have annual eye examinations."
"Research supports that 80 per cent of all learning during a child's first 12 years of life is obtained visually," Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists president Dr. Lee Kolbenson said. "The intent of the Eye See...Eye Learn program is to identify and treat visual problems early so children have a better opportunity to learn and develop."
Undetected and untreated vision problems can affect a child's ability to read, learn and participate in childhood activities. Untreated vision problems may result in developmental delays, behavioural and social problems.
Routine eye examinations for people aged 18 years and older are not covered by the provincial government.
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For more information, contact:
Karen Hill
Health
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4083
Jacquie McLean
Education
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5606
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