Parent Education on Vision and Hearing Health

If you think your child is struggling with hearing or seeing properly, consider a visit to Dr. Livania Zavala-Spinetti in McAllen and Edinburg, TX for a vision and hearing screening.

Vision and Hearing Health in Children

It’s easy to think that our children hear and see just fine, especially if they don’t let us know any differently. The problem is that if they’ve never known what it’s like to see or hear properly, they may not know when something is wrong.

Every day, children are exposed to various noises that can harm their hearing, and not everyone knows how to protect themselves.

Hearing and vision challenges can impact a wide range of their lives, including how well they perform in school.

Children with undiagnosed vision or hearing problems are sometimes thought to have learning disabilities or behavioral issues. But the real problem is that they can’t see the board well or focus on a textbook in front of them. It’s also hard to pay attention when a student can’t hear what is being said.

Importance of Vision & Hearing Screening

Due to the impact that these challenges can have, regular vision and hearing screenings are critical. During a visit to Dr. Zavala-Spinetti in McAllen and Edinburg, TX, your child will receive both of these screenings at each wellness visit. If the results show a potential issue or issues, steps will be taken to address the findings. This might require a visit to a specialist to confirm the diagnosis so the child can receive the best treatment.

Beyond these screenings from a medical professional, parents or guardians need to watch for signs of vision and hearing trouble in their daily lives. Signs may include:

• Turning their head when you speak, indicating that they are trying to listen harder
• Covering one eye when they are trying to read
• Sitting too close to the TV or turning the volume up too loud
• Getting poor grades, especially if you know they can do the work
• Complaining of headaches or eye pain

While all of these signs individually can indicate many medical conditions, it’s wise to visit Dr. Zavala-Spinetti in McAllen and Edinburg, TX for a complete hearing and vision screening. This will either help rule out certain conditions or allow for them to be treated early.

Schedule your child’s vision and hearing screening with Dr. Zavala in McAllen or Edinburg, TX today by calling (956) 331-6063 for the McAllen, TX, office and (956) 682-4500 for Edinburg, TX.