Children's Vision

Children with uncorrected vision problems can struggle to develop academically, socially and athletically. Over 80% of our learning is visual. So if the visual system is not working correctly our learning is affected.

Sort out your Children's vision problems early Tauranga Optometrists. Children with uncorrected vision problems can struggle to develop academically, socially and athletically. Expert eyecare can eliminate the struggle and ensure your child achieves their potential in life.

Over 80% of our learning is visual. So if the visual system is not working correctly our learning is affected. A recent study of primary school students in New Zealand found that 70% of children in remedial reading had undiagnosed vision problems. Fortunately, when these vision problems were corrected the children showed dramatic improvement in their progress.

School screening tests check to make sure that children have sharp vision to see things far away - like the blackboard. Unfortunately they do not check your child's close vision, eye alignment and eye movements - the vital visual functions needed for reading!

We recommend that every child should have their eyes tested around age 3, then again when they start school.

Signals that your child needs to have their eyes checked:

• Consistently sitting too close to the TV or holding a book too close
• Losing their place while reading
• Using a finger to follow along while reading
• Squinting
• Tilting the head to see better
• Frequent eye rubbing
• Sensitivity to light
• Excessive tearing
• Complaining of headaches or tired eyes
• Closing one eye to read, watch TV or see better
• Avoiding activities which require near vision, such as reading or homework

If you are concerned about your childs vision, we recommend an eye examination.