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Secondly, considering that 80% of learning is done through the eyes, it is important to have your child's eyes examined before they start school in order to give them the best opportunity to succeed. As well o well, vision screening programs are no longer as common as they once were and it is possible that they aren't even in place at your children's school. In Ontario, OHIP covers children 19 years of age and under for an eye exam every 12 months. It is in your child's best interest to see an optometrist and have a comprehensive eye exam. To schedule an appointment for an eye exam call 905-338-0377 stress; what is the most effective way to deal with it? A. Stress is a negative emotional reaction affecting both our mind and body. It is caused by various stressors perceived to be beyond our power to control. 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