It’s not quite August, but parents and children are thinking about school. It’s time to shop for clothes, notebooks, pens, and pencils. Parents should also consider taking their kids in for an eye exam.

“Your child’s eye doctor will perform a thorough evaluation that not only includes testing how clearly they see, but also whether there are any other vision disorders that could get in the way of learning. These other disorders can include uncorrected hyperopia, accommodative insufficiency, and convergence insufficiency or excess.” [Source: The Star Exponent (VA)]

Any one of these disorders can cause headaches or eyestrain, or cause a child to dislike reading and home work. The disorders can cause ADHD-like symptoms such as poor concentration or restlessness. A simple eye exam can pinpoint the cause of these behaviors and ensure that your child isn’t misdiagnosed.

Labels: behavior, schools, visual_skills

Posted By: Aspen Education Group