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      Eyes

      Be on the Lookout

      Many girls don’t notice problems with their eyesight until

      they have to do a lot of reading or looking at the board in

      school. This is often between third and fifth grades. You

      may need glasses if you have:

      headaches while or after you’ve been reading.

      trouble seeing objects at a distance or up close.

      double vision not caused by just crossing your eyes.

      Eye Exams

      If you’re having difficulty with your eyes, have them

      checked by an eye-care professional. Even if you aren’t

      having problems, doctors say you should have an exam by

      the time you’ve begun to read. It’s important to check for

      early signs of disease. At the exam, you’ll be asked to read

      a special chart up close and at a distance. The doctor will

      look at your eyes through a kind of microscope and may

      put drops in your eyes to dilate, or enlarge, your pupils.

      This helps the doctor see inside your eyes, and it doesn’t

      hurt at all.

      It’s a good idea to have your vision

      checked every year at school or your

      doctor’s office. If you have trouble

      seeing things far away, such as a

      board, you may be nearsighted. If

      you have trouble reading up close,

      you may be farsighted.

      “I just got glasses. I was worried everybody would

      make fun of me, but I realized that after a while,

      no one will remember what I look like without them!”

      You’re Not Alone

      Your vision may continue to change during the time

      you’re in grade school and level off when you reach your

      teens. If you’re one of the first to get glasses, you may

      feel like the loneliest girl in the world. But peek around

      your classroom in a couple of years, and you’ll find that

      you’ve got lots of company!

      Glasses

      Glasses are convenient and easy

      to care for. They come in lots of

      fun colors and styles. Some girls

      think of their eyeglasses as fashion

      accessories!

      Contact Lenses

      Contact lenses change the way

      you see without changing the way

      you look. But they’re also expensive

      and require daily care and cleaning.

      Some girls don’t feel ready for this

      responsibility.

      Eye Protection

      Your eyes can burn just like your

      skin. Wear sunglasses at the pool or

      beach or on the ski slope to protect

      your eyes from ultraviolet rays. Look

      for shades marked “UVA/UVB pro-

      tection.” Don’t stare into the sun,

      and never look directly at a solar

      eclipse, even with sunglasses.

      Mouth

      A smile is an invitation that you wear on your face. It says,

      “I’m a girl you want to know!” Make sure your smile is a warm

      greeting and a sign of good health by brushing up on the basics.

      Fluoride Facts

      Fluoride is a mineral that helps make

      teeth strong so they can resist cavi-

      ties. If you live in a city, your water

      probably has some fluoride in it.

      Make sure your toothpaste does,

      too. And you don’t need a huge gob

      of paste to get the job done—just a

      squirt about the size of a pea.

      Toothbrush Basics

      Choose a small toothbrush with soft,

      rounded bristles. Replace your brush

      every two to three months, or as

      soon as the bristles get droopy. Bent

      bristles won’t clean your teeth prop-

      erly, and they can harm your gums.

      Daily Duty

      Plaque is a gooey bacterial film that

      forms on your teeth. It can cause

      cavities and gum disease. Attack

      plaque! Brush your teeth first thing

      in the morning and at bedtime. Try

      to brush after eating, too. Pack a

      toothbrush in your backpack and

      slumber party kit so you won’t be

      tempted to skip. Do it every day,

      the right way. No fair just swishing

      the toothpaste around a little!

      Correct brushing takes minutes,

      not seconds.

      Tickle Your Tongue

      Don’t

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