As your child’s new school year begins, don’t forget to take care of one of their most important learning tools. Their eyes!! 👀 As parents, we all wish to see our children thrive and excel in every aspect of their lives, and ensuring they have optimal vision is a crucial part of their overall development and well-being.

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month The American Association of Ophthalmology emphasizes the importance of instilling the habit of routine vision screenings and ensuring referrals for comprehensive eye exams. (Regular eye care is essential at every stage of life, not just in childhood but also in adulthood!!)

Ophthalmologists are the most qualified eye care professionals for diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of eye diseases, offering advanced medical and surgical care that goes beyond the routine eye and vision services provided by optometrists.

◇ An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor, and the only eye doctor with a medical degree (MD).
◇ An optometrist is not a medical doctor but is often referred to as an eye doctor because they hold a doctor of optometry (OD) degree.

We offer services to set up an eye exam with a trusted local ophthalmologist, just a five-minute drive from Main Base Sasebo. The same service is available near the bases in Yokosuka and Iwakuni as well. We can provide full translation support on-site for filling out medical questionnaires and during the examination.

In this blog, we’ll share useful tips and insights about living in Japan to help you make the most of your time here. Keep an eye out for more posts coming your way!

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