Healthy vision is vital for learning, so as this school year is underway, it is important to be alert for any signs of vision problems. School is more demanding than ever! From working on the computer, reading, writing, tests, and even sports, require healthy vision.
A child’s vision needs to be at its best. Some issues are more obvious than others, trouble concentrating, squinting, complaining about blurry vision, and holding homework either up close or further away to be able to read it clearly.
Other vision issues may not be as obvious
A short attention span. If a child seems to lose interest shortly after the start of a game or a project requiring concentrated vision, they may not be able to see correctly and not even realize.
Does your child have problems with losing their place on a page when they read or not able to keep track of where they are reading, whether it is reading silently or out loud.
Maybe a child shies away from reading, drawing, or coloring all together.
If a child has astigmatism or a refractive error, they may turn their head to the side to clearly see something right in front of them.
Unfortunately, not all kids know they are having difficulty seeing, they may not even know they can’t see like everyone else. This can lead to trouble learning, according to the American Optometric Association; over 80% of a child’s learning process is through their eyes and recommends children’s receive a yearly comprehensive eye exam.
Catching issues early is an important key to everyone’s long-term vision health. Dr. Ward and the Vision Team at Lake Nona Eye Care provides a comprehensive eye examination in a positive, relaxed environment for children and adults, ages 5 and up.
When looking for an eye doctor, exam, new glasses, or contacts in the Orlando and Lake Nona area there are many options. When it comes to something as important as your vision, it is crucial to choose the right doctor and quality care for you and your family. Dr. Ward and the team at Lake Nona Eye Care are dedicated to giving our patients the highest standard of care, with the most comprehensive and advanced eye care.