Why Children Need Regular Pediatric Eye Exams Before Starting School

Vision problems are frequently misdiagnosed as attention deficits or learning reluctance. When a child struggles with eye convergence or uncorrected astigmatism, reading requires exhausting cognitive effort.

Children with undetected vision problems often fatigue quickly during reading, skip lines or avoid homework.

1. Sitting close to the television or holding books inches from the face.

2. Tilting the head or closing one eye while reading.

3. Frequent eye rubbing or excessive blinking when engaged in near tasks.

4. Complaints of frequent headaches or sore eyes after school.

5. Difficulty tracking lines or losing place while reading.

6. Sudden drops in academic performance or sport reluctance.

7. Squinting when looking across the room or at classroom boards.

Our pediatric optometrists use engaging, non-invasive tools like picture charts, retinoscopy and 3D stereo tests. Your child does not even need to know the alphabet to receive a comprehensive, accurate assessment.