Back-to-School Eye Exams: Why Sunshine Health Families Should Book Now

Backpack, supplies, new shoes... eye exam? For South Florida families, the back-to-school checklist has one item that affects learning more than all the others combined — and if you're a Sunshine Health member, it's covered. Here's why late summer is the smartest time to book your child's eye exam at Advanced Vision Care.

Vision Problems Look Like Learning Problems

A child with uncorrected farsightedness may read a few lines and quit. A child who can't see the board may zone out or act up. Teachers and parents often interpret these as attention or motivation issues, when a pair of glasses would solve the problem. An estimated 1 in 4 school-age children has a vision problem significant enough to affect learning — and most don't know it.

Why School Screenings Aren't Enough

School vision screenings typically test distance vision only. They can miss farsightedness (which makes reading exhausting), eye teaming and tracking problems, and focusing difficulties. A comprehensive eye exam checks all of it, plus the overall health of your child's eyes.

Beat the Back-to-School Rush

Every August, appointment books fill up and glasses labs get busy. Booking in July or early August means your child starts the school year already seeing clearly — not waiting on an appointment in October after the first report card raises concerns.

Covered for Sunshine Health Families

Sunshine Health covers an annual comprehensive eye exam for your child, and glasses when they're needed, as part of its child health benefits. Bring your member ID and we'll handle the verification and paperwork.

Check It Off the List

Call your nearest Advanced Vision Care location in South Florida or request an appointment online. Ten minutes of scheduling now can change your child's entire school year.