Vision problems come in all shapes and sizes, and can often go undetected. In fact, according to the American Optometric Association 1 in 4 school age children have vision related problems, which can sometimes be misdiagnosed as ADHD or other learning disabilities. Combine that with the fact that during the first 12 years of a child’s life, 80% of the learning done involves visual processing. It’s important to detect these issues as early as possible.
The AOA’s website provides several signs that your child may have an undiagnosed vision problem:
- Frequent eye rubbing or blinking
- A short attention span
- Avoiding reading and other close activities
- Frequent headaches
- Covering one eye
- Tilting the head to one side
- Holding reading materials close to the face
- An eye turning in or out
- Seeing double
- Losing place when reading
- Difficulty remembering what he or she read
Learn more at:Â www.aoa.org
At Metro Eye, we follow the guidelines of the American Optometric Association and recommend an eye exam for all school age children to assess their vision clarity and quality before problems arise. Make sure your child is able to jump back into the swing of school with NO vision barriers this year! Call 414-727-5888 or click here to schedule an eye examination with one of our three optometrists.