
Kaşkaloğlu Eye Hospital Chief Physician Assoc. Dr. Bilgehan Sezgin Asena said that it would be beneficial for families to take advantage of the semester break to have their children's eye examinations.
Noting that myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia, which are among the eye diseases, cannot be noticed by the families, the success of the children in school decreases, Asena said, "These disorders also negatively affect the motivation of the children while studying."
Assoc. Prof. said that parents who think like "My child is lazy and does not like to study" should think about eye diseases. Dr. Bilgehan Sezgin Asena stated that it is important for families to take advantage of the semester break to have their children examined.
Reminding that children with eye disorders generally look by holding their heads sideways or squinting their eyes to focus the image, Asena said that in addition to such behaviors; He pointed out that children may also experience headaches and eye pain.
Assoc. Prof. reminded that screening of babies and children before school, from 5 to 6 years of age, is necessary for early diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Dr. Bilgehan Sezgin Asena gave the following information: “Especially in this period, children should definitely have an eye examination for lazy eye. Even every healthy child should have regular eye examinations every year. Eye health directly affects success at school. Families should act very consciously about whether there is an eye disorder. “Teachers also have a great responsibility in this regard.”