The Importance of Vision and Hearing Screenings

Dr. Shanda Morris, Dr. Bush, and Dr. Mark Parrott see patients daily at A Caring Touch Pediatrics in Lexington, KY, and surrounding communities. Our doctors provide children with vision and hearing screening in addition to other well-child services. We want parents to know the importance of these screenings for children.

Our doctors devote their lives to the welfare of children, making sure each child they care for receives unparalleled and the highest level of quality care possible. 

Screening Vision and Hearing 

Wellness visits are a significant part of preventive care for children. We schedule your child's wellness visits to coincide with the child's approaching milestone marker, checking age-related skills. A Caring Touch Pediatrics in Lexington, KY, explains that with each milestone checkup comes a vision and hearing screening. If we detect a possible vision or hearing problem, we recommend further evaluation and treatment by a specialist in these fields.  

Although children adapt more readily to vision or hearing loss than adults, either of these deficits can interfere significantly with every facet of your child's life, such as home, school, relationships, and sports.  

For example, your child may not hear you when you tell them to do something because their hearing is not good. You may think that your child is misbehaving when they don't do as you ask. If we didn't do these screenings and provide treatment, your child could go through life with significant problems. 

Vision deficits can be caused by the following problems:

• Nearsightedness
• Lazy eye
• Misalignment of eyes

 Hearing deficits can impact: 

• Language
• Speech development
• Grade levels in school
• Self-esteem
• Overall well-being

 Doctors can catch hearing problems as early as six months. It is vital to catch hearing problems early so we can intervene with further testing and treatment options. If your child shows a possible vision or hearing problem, we will recommend further evaluation. Each state must arrange for treatment in a reasonable time frame and inform patients about available Medicaid benefits for children and adolescents. Treatment could include, 

• Further testing
• Eyeglasses
• Hearing aids
• Replacement batteries
• Cochlear implants

 Quality Pediatric Doctors in Lexington

If you are seeking a quality pediatric doctor and live in Lexington, KY, or surrounding areas, please call Dr. Morris, Dr. Bush, or Dr. Parrott at A Caring Touch Pediatrics in Lexington at 859-264-0660 and schedule your child's vision and hearing screening. We look forward to meeting you and your child and taking care of all their health needs.