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The Shelley Irwin Show

It's time for back to school eye exams

By Shelley Irwin

Published August 12, 2024 at 10:19 AM EDT

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Optometrist Dr. Jennifer Wademan joins in to discuss.

We discuss back to school eye exams with Optometrist Dr. Jennifer Wademan. As much as 80% of a child’s learning is visual. We discuss the benefits of eye exams, and how to best manage home use of digital devices.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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