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However, many vision problems go unnoticed because children do not always know how to say that they cannot see properly.<br \/>\nSpecialists recommend having the first comprehensive eye test during the pre-school years and repeating regular check-ups throughout school age.<br \/>\nEarly detection of problems such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness or difficulties with eye coordination allows for treatments or optical corrections to be applied, which facilitate learning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Children\u2019s eye health is essential for their development and learning. However, many vision problems go unnoticed because children do not always know how to say that they cannot see properly. Specialists recommend having the first comprehensive eye test during the pre-school years and repeating regular check-ups throughout school age. 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