A good education for your child means good schools, good
teachers and good vision. Your child's eyes are constantly in use
in the classroom and at play. So when his or her vision is not
functioning properly, learning and participation in recreational
activities will suffer.
The basic vision skills needed for school use are:
Near vision. The ability to see clearly and comfortably at 10-13
inches.
Distance vision. The ability to see clearly and comfortably beyond
arm's reach.
Binocular coordination. The ability to use both eyes together.
Eye movement skills. The ability to aim the eyes accurately, move
them smoothly across a page and shift them quickly and
accurately from one object to another.
Focusing skills. The ability to keep both eyes accurately focused
at the proper distance to see clearly and to change focus quickly.
Peripheral awareness. The ability to be aware of things located to
the side while looking straight ahead.
Eye/hand coordination. The ability to use the eyes and hands
together.
If any of these or other vision skills is lacking or not functioning
properly, your child will have to work harder. This can lead to
headaches, fatigue and other eyestrain problems. As a parent, be
alert for symptoms that may indicate your child has a vision or
visual processing problem. Be sure to tell your optometrist if your
child frequently:
Loses their place while reading;
Avoids close work;
Holds reading material closer than normal;
Tends to rub their eyes;
Has headaches;
Turns or tilts head to use one eye only;
Makes frequent reversals when reading or writing;
Uses finger to maintain place when reading;
Omits or confuses small words when reading;
Consistently performs below potential.
Since vision changes can occur without you or your child noticing
them, your child should visit the optometrist at least every two
years, or more frequently, if specific problems or risk factors
exist. If needed, the doctor can prescribe treatment including
eyeglasses, contact lenses or vision therapy.
Remember, a school vision or pediatrician's screening is not a
substitute for a thorough eye examination.
teachers and good vision. Your child's eyes are constantly in use
in the classroom and at play. So when his or her vision is not
functioning properly, learning and participation in recreational
activities will suffer.
The basic vision skills needed for school use are:
Near vision. The ability to see clearly and comfortably at 10-13
inches.
Distance vision. The ability to see clearly and comfortably beyond
arm's reach.
Binocular coordination. The ability to use both eyes together.
Eye movement skills. The ability to aim the eyes accurately, move
them smoothly across a page and shift them quickly and
accurately from one object to another.
Focusing skills. The ability to keep both eyes accurately focused
at the proper distance to see clearly and to change focus quickly.
Peripheral awareness. The ability to be aware of things located to
the side while looking straight ahead.
Eye/hand coordination. The ability to use the eyes and hands
together.
If any of these or other vision skills is lacking or not functioning
properly, your child will have to work harder. This can lead to
headaches, fatigue and other eyestrain problems. As a parent, be
alert for symptoms that may indicate your child has a vision or
visual processing problem. Be sure to tell your optometrist if your
child frequently:
Loses their place while reading;
Avoids close work;
Holds reading material closer than normal;
Tends to rub their eyes;
Has headaches;
Turns or tilts head to use one eye only;
Makes frequent reversals when reading or writing;
Uses finger to maintain place when reading;
Omits or confuses small words when reading;
Consistently performs below potential.
Since vision changes can occur without you or your child noticing
them, your child should visit the optometrist at least every two
years, or more frequently, if specific problems or risk factors
exist. If needed, the doctor can prescribe treatment including
eyeglasses, contact lenses or vision therapy.
Remember, a school vision or pediatrician's screening is not a
substitute for a thorough eye examination.
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