Written by

Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer

Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter Parents As Teachers organization is offering FREE vision, hearing, health and developmental screening to children 3 months to 35 months of age. 

Screenings are invaluable because they can catch hearing, vision, development or health issues early, providing the chance to get treatment to your child early.  A vision screening will check for conditions such as Amblyopia, or Lazy Eye, which is most effectively treated if caught early.

Our brains open "Windows of Opportunity," when we can do our best learning. For example, 80% of what we learn is through our vision, but vision is the first "Window of Opportunity" to close. This means if certain vision problems are not diagnosed before approximately 5-years-old, they can be much harder to treat or correct.

Children do not need to be enrolled in Parents As Teacher and they can be screened in the office or at their home. Please call their office at 614-1004 to set up an appointment.