Ideally all children should be examined at the ages of:
- Six months
- Two and a half years
- Before commencing school
- Yearly thereafter while in school
Most people don’t realize that vision develops and that you need 17 visual skills to succeed in reading, learning, sports, and in life. Being able to see the letters on the eye chart is just one of those skills. When children struggle with reading, it is time to ensure they have the visual skills required for academic success.
Vision problems that interfere with reading typically become more visible when students are required to read chapter books which contain a significant increase in text. At this point the text is also smaller. Children who have visual deficiencies that interfere with reading will start struggling even more with comprehension at this point. Typically, we hear children complain that the words are moving on the page, or they are having difficulty remembering what they read – even though they were able to read it out loud. This often results in parents and educators incorrectly assuming they can see the print just fine.
To be sure your child has all the visual skills required for reading and learning, schedule an appointment with Dr. Peace.
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