Your children’s vision affects not only their growth and development, but their learning as well. In fact, around 80% of what they learn comes from visual demonstration. This is why having clear vision is so important for children.
Read on as Park Slope Eye, your trusted provider of dry eye treatment and other eye care services, talks about learning-related vision problems common in children.
Refractive Errors
Refractive errors occur when irregularities in your eyes prevent the even distribution of light rays onto your retina. Nearsightedness (myopia), in particular, commonly develops during childhood and hinders the ability to see things clearly from afar. This makes it hard for your child to read what the teacher writes on the board, interfering with their learning.
A nearsighted child may avoid playing tag or basketball with their friends or may sit close to the TV to compensate for their poor distant-range vision. We can prescribe corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses to improve your child’s vision.
Perceptual Vision Problems
Vision includes not only your eyes’ ability to detect light patterns but also your brain’s capacity to translate them into images. Color blindness is a neurological issue that prevents you from correctly distinguishing one hue from another. This can make ordinary school activities extremely challenging for a child.
Functional Eyesight Disorders
Functional vision refers to how well your children’s eyes work together. Their accommodation skills and fine eye movements are also included. Your expert pediatric eye doctor explains that functional vision deficits may cause misaligned eyes, blurry eyesight and double vision. Severe eyestrain and frequent headaches that may shorten your children’s attention span are also common. We will perform a comprehensive eye exam to confirm a diagnosis and create an appropriate treatment plan.
Without immediate management, these eyesight disorders may affect your kids’ academic progress, visual health and overall quality of life. For more information on learning-related vision problems in children, complete our form to request an appointment. We serve Brooklyn, NY, and the surrounding communities.
