As the new school year approaches, ensuring your child’s success goes way beyond buying school supplies and new clothes. One critical aspect often overlooked is their vision health. If your child is struggling to see at school, it may be time for a children’s eye exam at Active Eyes Optometry.
Signs Your Child May Need an Eye Exam
Children might not always communicate their vision problems effectively. Here are some signs that indicate your child may need an eye exam:
Frequent Squinting or Head Tilting
If your child squints or tilts their head often, it could be their way of trying to see more clearly. These behaviors can indicate refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.
Complaints of Headaches or Eye Strain
Persistent headaches, especially after reading or doing homework, can be a sign of vision problems. Eye strain from focusing on blurry images can cause significant discomfort.
Sitting Too Close to Screens
If your child sits very close to the television or holds tablets and books close to their face, it might be because they are struggling to see clearly from a distance.
Trouble Reading
Children with vision issues may lose their place while reading, skip lines, or use a finger to guide their eyes. They may also show a lack of interest in reading altogether.
Poor Academic Performance
Vision problems can directly impact a child’s performance in school. Difficulty seeing the board, reading textbooks, or focusing on assignments can lead to poor grades and frustration.
Distortion of Vision In Either Eye
Distortion of vision in either eye can be a troubling symptom, often manifesting as blurred, wavy, or irregular visual perception. Experiencing distorted vision can affect daily activities, making tasks like reading, driving, or recognizing faces challenging.
Kids may not assume there’s a problem with their vision, and that they are seeing the same way everyone else sees. That’s why having their eyes examined by an eye doctor is so important, even if they pass vision screenings with flying colors.
Importance of Early Detection
Early detection of vision problems is crucial for a child's development. At Active Eyes Optometry, we believe in proactive eye care to ensure your child has the best opportunity for academic and personal success. Regular eye exams can detect issues early, allowing for timely intervention and treatment.
What to Expect During a Children’s Eye Exam
A comprehensive children’s eye exam at Active Eyes Optometry is thorough yet comfortable for your child. Our friendly and experienced optometrists use child-friendly techniques to assess:
- Visual Acuity: We check how well your child can see at various distances, ensuring clarity in both near and far vision.
- Eye Alignment and Tracking: We assess how well your child’s eyes work together and their ability to follow moving objects, which is essential for reading and other activities.
- Depth Perception and Color Vision: Testing depth perception ensures your child can judge distances accurately, while color vision tests detect any color blindness.
- Eye Health: We examine the overall health of your child’s eyes to detect any early signs of conditions such as amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed eyes), or other ocular diseases.
Schedule Your Child’s Eye Exam at Active Eyes Optometry
At Active Eyes Optometry, we are committed to providing the best eye care for your child. Our optometrists are skilled in pediatric eye care and use the latest technology to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. We create a welcoming and comfortable environment for children, making their eye exams a positive experience.
Don’t let vision problems hinder your child’s academic success. Contact Active Eyes Optometry to schedule an eye exam and ensure your child has the clear vision they need for a successful school year.